Im a trans girl still living with my very catholic family, but I’m moving out on Tuesday, I’m dropping everything on them and leaving. I’m tired of living double, living as myself at work and as someone else at home. I’ve been doing that in various degrees since i was 10. But since I’m moving out on Tuesday, and the next daily mass is Wednesday, today was my final Eucharist, and it felt kind of liberating! I’ve hated being in church for a long time.
Live your life with a free conscience, no longer burdened with the guilt brought upon you by an organization so wrapped up in itself for centuries that it offers no hope, only further guilt.
I never looked back. It's been 1 year since I informed the bishop I renounced my faith, 2 years since I last attended mass, 4 years since last communion and 9 years since last confession.
Why do you count it? Honestly just curious.
Probably for the same reason I know how many years ago I was in my last traffic accident.
Congratulations! If you ever wanna vent privately to a fellow heathen, and listen to a 39 yo genderqueer polyamorous AFAB person who is married but has a girlfriend also (both for 19 years now), and maybe get a few stories in return (or without if that's your preference), feel free to DM me any time. I'm also a Theistic Satanic Priest so I have a pastor's training although no evangelical promissory note nor the obligation to do so. Afaic your spiritual journey is your own, but it is good to have a coach for some parts of life as a young adult.
Which makes me wonder if OP is irreligious or just ex-catholic.
But: Glad you made it, OP. Best of luck on your journey.
About half the time, these are exactly the same thing. Just because a person was born into a Roman Catholic family doesn't mean they are religious or draw any personal meaning from it. A good half the people or more in the Roman Catholic church are not there for spiritual reasons. Fact.
Very proud of you! Living authentically is so much better than living a lie
I’m so happy for you!! You’ve got this my friend :)
Congratulations and welcome to the dark side.
Really, really happy for and proud of you, OP 💝🎊
Left Catholicism 58 years ago, never looked back, no regrets. Good luck.
Good luck and congratulations on your move!! Be safe, have a good time, and enjoy setting up your own household!
Congratulations! Freedom feels pretty amazing:)
Good for you!
Congratulations ❤️ I officially left the church about 10 years ago, though I have indulged my mom a couple times since going to church with her on holidays. For the last few years though everyone is respected my boundaries around my beliefs, though my sisters assure me they continue to pray for me to come back to the faith. It's a long road to deconstruct, and it's not easy to face up some of the indoctrination, but I'm so glad you finally will have the time and space to find yourself ❤️ best of luck!!
Three songs that your announcement gets playing in my head (and my iPhone) on your behalf:
“Unstoppable” by Sia
“One Way Ticket (Because I Can)” by LeAnn Rimes
“I Am Woman (Hear Me Roar)” by Helen Reddy
Cheers to you and your new journey!
I'm so happy for and proud of you!
Good for you, wish I could too but I'm stuck in this bs forever
Best wishes! Freedom is a wonderful gift to yourself!
Congrats. Be safe, OP. Good luck on your new chapter.