What does RFM mean in UNCLASSIFIED

Recovery from Mormonism is a process of healing that involves addressing the psychological and emotional harm done by adopting beliefs and behaviours taught by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Recovery also involves replacing those beliefs and behaviours with more accurate understandings and healthier coping strategies. Leaving Mormonism, on the other hand, involves removing oneself completely from any involvement with the church or its teachings.

During recovery, individuals often experience a wide range of issues such as identity crisis, grief for lost relationships, guilt over living differently than expected or taught, anxiety around facing criticism or disapproval of loved ones, difficulty trusting in themselves or their own judgement, etc.

Not necessarily. Reconciling one’s faith could mean several things such as continuing to attend the church but doing so with a critical lens or reframing what it means to be Mormon without ever returning to active participation in it. It is ultimately up to the individual making the recovery to decide whether they want to reconcile their faith in this way or not.

It is possible for someone to continue practicing their faith while still engaging in processes of self-care. This may look like setting boundaries with certain aspects of religion that are unhealthy for them, prioritizing personal well-being over religious expectations imposed by others etc. However there may be limits to how far they can go before it conflicts with practicing their faith in an orthodox way.

This depends largely on your individual circumstances and how close you were with people who adhere strictly to church teachings before you began your journey towards recovery. While some people may reject you because of your new beliefs or lifestyle, others may remain supportive regardless. As you journey through this process, you will likely encounter both types of responses which can help shape how you view yourself after leaving mormonism behind.

Unfortunately yes, there is potential for negative stigma attached with leaving Mormonism and/or practicing alternative religions due to social values laid out by organized religion and societal expectations surrounding them (i.e., “There are right ways and wrong ways to believe). If faced with this kind of judgmental attitude remember that no matter what anyone else says about your beliefs – they are yours alone and should not be shamed for being different than theirs.

Mental health problems can stem directly from Recovery From Mormonism due to various stressors including internalized guilt/shame about changing one's religion/lifestyle; fear/shame over seeking counseling; lack of support system; isolation; loss/grief; confusion concerning identity exploration; etc. On the other hand some research has indicated that many who have successfully gone through Recovery From Trmohonism report higher levels of well-being in comparison