Wow, I don’t think I’ve ever ready anything written by another former evangelical that resonated so deeply. I was raised in a missionary family overseas, and went to high school abroad as well. But the real difficulty I encountered was in coming back to the US and trying to become an adult throughout my 20s with no understanding, context, support, or skills that I would need to do that. Religion is so harmful because it doesn’t allow space (and experience) needed to grow into a full adult person. Thank you for sharing this ❤️
Rachel, my best friend and I look at so many we grew up with and comment it's like they never grew up.....thanks for helping me fit the pieces together.
I loved this and deeply resonated with it, especially this idea: "I live life hoping I'll have some regrets because it will mean I am continuing to evolve." What a valuable perspective that is nonjudgmental to the person you were---the person who made you the person you are today. May all of us exvangelicals treat ourselves with that much self-compassion. Thank you for your work!
This hit me right in the heart, mind, and gut. I so resonate with you. At 60 years old, making peace with all that I lost and basking in the joy and freedom as I live out my years.
Wow, I don’t think I’ve ever ready anything written by another former evangelical that resonated so deeply. I was raised in a missionary family overseas, and went to high school abroad as well. But the real difficulty I encountered was in coming back to the US and trying to become an adult throughout my 20s with no understanding, context, support, or skills that I would need to do that. Religion is so harmful because it doesn’t allow space (and experience) needed to grow into a full adult person. Thank you for sharing this ❤️
thank you so much for reading...
Rachel, my best friend and I look at so many we grew up with and comment it's like they never grew up.....thanks for helping me fit the pieces together.
Thanks for sharing that. I'm glad it was helpful to you :)
I loved this and deeply resonated with it, especially this idea: "I live life hoping I'll have some regrets because it will mean I am continuing to evolve." What a valuable perspective that is nonjudgmental to the person you were---the person who made you the person you are today. May all of us exvangelicals treat ourselves with that much self-compassion. Thank you for your work!
I strongly, strongly resonate with all of this.
This hit me right in the heart, mind, and gut. I so resonate with you. At 60 years old, making peace with all that I lost and basking in the joy and freedom as I live out my years.
What a beautiful reflection.
thanks so much for reading <3