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So it’s been a week since I sat down with my last Bishop and had my exit interview. We preambled, he told me in very serious tones I’d no longer be sealed to the two children I lost to the other side, that I wouldn’t be sealed to my wife (shame on him the church never let me be sealed to her because I couldn’t afford the temple tax). I smiled politely and informed him I did not believe the church had any authority in that regard and that I felt tremendous peace to be resigning. That threw him for a loop, I could tell. It hasn’t been the easiest experience not because I doubt my decision to leave but because of the reasons that I had to. All the church leaders had to be is decent. All they had to do is deal honestly with me and not try bending the truth to protect their portfolio and avoid litigation. They wouldn’t be sued if they simply followed their own religious teaching. We are expected to have faith and follow their own religious lord but their behavior is the opposite. I’m so happy to be free of them. Now, spiritually, emotionally and mentally I’m healthier than I’ve ever been.