1993
Feedback
October 1993


“Feedback,” New Era, Oct. 1993, 50

Feedback

A daily problem

I want to thank you for publishing the article about eating disorders in the February 1993 issue. I have had an experience very similar to Jacqueline’s. Mine began at a music camp 18 months ago, although I didn’t get quite as far into it as she did. Through the love of some close friends, I eventually got back on my feet. But each day I find myself facing a problem I still haven’t cured. No matter how hard I try, I still see myself as fat. I hope that eventually through my Heavenly Father’s love I will be able to see myself as he does.

Name Withheld
Mesa, Arizona

Bringing joy

Every time I read the New Era, I always feel like I can just tell anyone about the marvellous blessings and the joy and eternal happiness we can achieve because of Jesus Christ. It brings great joy to me to be able to read about the youth in other countries who are so active in the Church. As a Church member, I’m very glad because it has really helped me to see how much I’m blessed right now.

Dennis Zikalala
Vosloorus, Boksburg, Transvaal, South Africa

Spiritual and uplifting

I just wanted to thank you for such a great magazine. Almost every article brings tears to my eyes because they are so spiritual and uplifting. I also enjoy the Mormonisms and Mormonads. The New Era has really helped my testimony grow. Keep up the good work with such a great magazine.

Marissa Bowcut
Evanston, Wyoming

Subscribing again

When I was little, the New Era was always in our home because of my older brother and sister. But when they got older and moved, we stopped subscribing. Now that I am older, our family has subscribed again and I am so glad. I always looked for guidance in various teen magazines, but I didn’t find much. When I read the New Era, I realize that it’s all I need. I’ve been wondering lately if the Church is really true. Now I wonder how I could have ever doubted.

Andrea Bishop
Grange, Virginia

He felt loved

I started doing drugs when I was 12. That was the same time the alcohol, tobacco, and social problems began as well. It led to a life that saw me lie, cheat, steal, and fight with people. I also got in trouble with the law, did poorly in school, and didn’t get along with my family and friends. I am now seeing a drug and alcohol abuse counselor, and I’m trying to quit smoking. One day when I was really down on myself, I got home and saw the New Era. Even though I felt like the stories didn’t relate to my life-style, when I finished I felt loved. I prayed to Heavenly Father for help, and asked for strength to lift me out of my depression. I don’t think I would be alive today if it wasn’t for the New Era and a close friend who has been supporting me through all this.

J. B.
Canada

He’s got it together

Thank you for the inspiring and insightful article about National Football League star and valiant Latter-day Saint Jason Buck (February 1993). His life has certainly not been easy, but it has been very successful. His focus and sense of priorities are excellent. No matter what is being played, I’d want to be on his team.

Mary Schroyer
Waterbury, Vermont