I was surfing the internet tonight and came across this blog entry called A Life in Sepia Tones. Please read it. I think the author of this blog did an amazing job expressing what it feels to leave the Mormon Church.
It has been over six years now that I left. I'm glad everyday I made the decisions I made...to join and then later to leave. But there are still moments when I miss the safety and familiarity of former experiences, routines and friendships that seem to have faded away.
I've been feeling the loss and immensity of my decision to leave lately. Those feelings come and go with less frequency the more time goes by. But they are still challenging and lonely to grapple with on my own. Sometimes reading the blogs of complete strangers who have been through similar experiences is more comforting than trying to explain myself to people who know and love me but who haven't been through the same thing.
I feel the same way.
ReplyDeleteMentally I left a long time ago, but I actually sent my letter in this year.
As a friend who would always lend an ear but never gone through that, I can only commend you for finding your way and following the path your heart leads you. Good luck on your journey my friend and may you find those "blogs" when you need them. I'm always good for dinner or a drink though:)
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