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475. 5 Things to Never Forget if Your Loved One Leaves the Church, used by permission by Andy Proctor.

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5 Thi ngs to Never Forget if Your Loved One Leaves the Church Posted by  Andy Proctor   × July 24, 2015 at 8:30 am "This post was originally published on  The Returned Missionary . It is republished here with permission. " I have dear friends who have stepped away from the Church. We are still friends now, some closer than others, but it hit me hard when they told me they were no longer a part of  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints . This article highlights some things that have helped me still stay close to them while staying true to what I know. Do you know someone who has chosen to step away from the Church? It can be heartbreaking and confusing, especially if you are very close to them and you are an active LDS member. All hope is not lost. Far from it. Here are five things to never forget if your loved one leaves the Church. 1.  Respect their journey. It’s not that simple.  Sometimes when someone we love goes away, we automatically as