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Barbs Honeycutt's avatar

As someone who grew up in Catholic Italy, I feel every single word and I agree with you. I sang my freedom song at the last confession before my confirmation ceremony (oh the irony!). In a moment of extreme vulnerability and trust I told the priest that I wasn't sure that God was really there, or at least not there for me. The priest told me doubting God was a sin and gave me zero explanation and 10 Hail Mary's. Needless to say that was the end

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Kelly Lynn Alwin's avatar

I experienced religious trauma (was raised Jehovahs Witness and was disfellowshipped at the age of 21). It destroyed my sense of self for a very long time and sent me down a spiral of addiction and self-abuse. Reclaiming my own spirituality after going through a religious crisis of conscience has been one of the most liberating and fulfilling aspects of my life to date. Thanks for the beautiful read, Nadia. Solidarity. ✊🏼

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