I told my therapist that when my family or friends tell people about my church status they will say “I stopped going to church”. He replies: that’s an overly simplistic and dismissive way to describe what actually happened. I think about that a lot.

I admire the work you’ve put into your journey out. Such a profound observation by your therapist.

I haven't attended church in 24 years and I'm still unpacking all the trauma. "Stopped going" is a vast understatement