Rejuvenates My Weary Soul

For a long time I have felt like the evangelical churches I grew up in were all wearing on the spirit, which didn’t stop after I left. I was shamed for how curvy my body is, indoctrinated by being told the only interpretation of the Bible was literal and in line with creationist, which was a form of gaslighting because now I feel like I second guess myself on everything after being properly informed on many different subjects. It’s been freeing to hear people who’ve had similar experiences with toxic theology and have deconstructed their upbringing. I still might not be able to talk to my family about this so having a community that I feel recognized in and can share with my friends has been a HUGE help to me. I’m becoming my most authentic self and the bad apples have greatly played a part in that.