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[Catty1]

It has been weeks since I have been in tears.

I finally decided that I must leave my church indefinitely. I have been there for some 10 years.

I am crying because I notified several people of my decision because I am involved with some service work - and I also emailed the priest because I have been there so long and known him so long.

My time there has seen me unconditionally supported through some of the worst times in my life. Some of the people I miss so much...this is not impulsive, this has been hanging over me and weighing me down for many weeks.

It's the dogma I can no longer deal with...I want to grow, and feel I can't there. There is so much that is believed to be literally true, and I just can't pretend any more. I became dry and dead inside.

I love the people I know there - it's the place I can't stand.

I posted in "Dear You" and the message there is virtually word-for-word what I just sent off to the priest.

It's like ending a relationship where there's still a lot of love, but I can't live there any more.

It just hurts bad. That's really my only point here. It is heartbreaking and hurts really bad.

Thanks for reading.

[Karen]

I am sure you will be able to find another church that better suits you. You can still maintain some of your friendships with fellow parishoners, of course.

[Laura's Babies]

Sometimes we just need "changes" in our lives in order to grow or to be happy. This is one of the times for you. When something no longer works for you, it is time to move on and find what does. Good luck in makeing that discovery. God will always be there for you, no matter where you go or what you do. (Maybe it is Him that is leading you to where you need to be.)

[wombat2u2004]

Never mind Candace....you WILL find your own way

[Marigold2]

How brave and intelligent you are to find your own path instead of being lead.
You are blessed, and the right place will be there for you soon.
Change is good, change is growth, change is a part of daily life, our souls and hearts are not meant to stay in one place but to experience as much of this world as we can be it through travel, different culture, religion, friends.
Many are afraid of change, but the wise know it is a daily experience and to embrace it as you are.

[kitten645]

Everyone grows and everyone changes. You and your needs are not what they were 10 years ago. I am in awe of people that stay married because of this law of nature. Change is what life is all about. You will find your way.
Claudia