I had never even heard of masturbation before my bishop asked me if I was doing it. I said I didn’t know what that was. He then explained to me what it was. I was 12. It was honestly kind of traumatizing. At the very least it’s one of my worst childhood memories, and it caused a lot of anxiety around the temple recommend interviews throughout my teen years. I also really liked my bishop as he was a good family friend. I definitely felt pretty awkward around him for at least a year or so, but fortunately I was able to get over that and I no longer feel uncomfortable around him.
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