I would say that the gossip mill was running on overdrive when my
x-husband got disfellowshipped - he ran off with one of the prominent elders families neices (his family was well known ther too- we had just moved to the area and I knew noone - not having been raised "in' or in he area)...and they knew all about it at the hall
- I couldn't bear to face them. So I quit going. ( I had had several experiences of Elders wives gossiping in the old cong) Aparently - those things that are told to the elders are not kept privy - they tell their wives who thrive on the info - and that only they "know the whole story" - mostly the wrong info too!
Once away - I started to question alot of things..It took me about 6 months of not going to realize how much of a cult it all was...
Now I am at peace and free from the WTBS and loving every minute of it!
Wish the best to you !
Welcome to the board!
Lyd