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“But…this could apply to anything, not just god.” Yes, yes it can. #god #theism #atheism #nonduality #exreligious #exchristian #exvangelical #exfundie
“But…this could apply to anything, not just god.” Yes, yes it can. #god #theism #atheism #nonduality #exreligious #exchristian #exvangelical #exfundie
Right before I got pregnant, I remember confiding in someone I was close with about how confused and angry I was at God, the church— how i was having doubts. I opened up thinking they were a safe place, and instead of feeling comforted by this person I was told that I “needed to figure it out before I could bring kids into the world.” In that moment, I felt like they were saying my doubts were the reason I couldn’t get pregnant. So, like I said in my previous post— I doubled down on religion— and I got pregnant. I told myself it was because I was finally “worthy enough.” God had rewarded me for realigning my heart with His one true church. But pregnancy was far from what I imagined and took a huge toll on my small body. I was sick more often than not, and I found that my garments made it worse. The discomfort and pain it caused on top of how sick I felt was frustrating and exhausting. I tried every size, every fabric, every kind. I had a friend tell me that she wore her husband’s garments during pregnancy and I remember bringing it up with a family member who told me how wrong that was and how I couldn’t do that— I just needed to have faith and to continue wearing mine. Eventually, I couldn’t do it anymore. I couldn’t help the doubts that began again. If having a family was so important and something God wanted me to do, why would he make wearing something so uncomfortable such a priority, when being pregnant was already hard enough? Was it really THAT important to wear specific underwear? So I stopped wearing them 24/7. But it ate at me. I felt shame for not being strong enough to wear something I needed to wear to prove my faithfulness. I felt disappointed in myself for not being a good enough member of the church. I feared I wouldn’t be allowed into the celestial kingdom. Even as I grew a human inside me, even as I was doing what I’d been taught was my highest calling—covering my body still felt more important than caring for it. I see now how deeply I equated my worth with my obedience— how I believed comfort was weakness, suffering was holiness, and enduring to the end was the only way back to God. Part 3 coming soon #exmo #exmormon #exlds
Right before I got pregnant, I remember confiding in someone I was close with about how confused and angry I was at God, the church— how i was having doubts. I opened up thinking they were a safe place, and instead of feeling comforted by this person I was told that I “needed to figure it out before I could bring kids into the world.” In that moment, I felt like they were saying my doubts were the reason I couldn’t get pregnant. So, like I said in my previous post— I doubled down on religion— and I got pregnant. I told myself it was because I was finally “worthy enough.” God had rewarded me for realigning my heart with His one true church. But pregnancy was far from what I imagined and took a huge toll on my small body. I was sick more often than not, and I found that my garments made it worse. The discomfort and pain it caused on top of how sick I felt was frustrating and exhausting. I tried every size, every fabric, every kind. I had a friend tell me that she wore her husband’s garments during pregnancy and I remember bringing it up with a family member who told me how wrong that was and how I couldn’t do that— I just needed to have faith and to continue wearing mine. Eventually, I couldn’t do it anymore. I couldn’t help the doubts that began again. If having a family was so important and something God wanted me to do, why would he make wearing something so uncomfortable such a priority, when being pregnant was already hard enough? Was it really THAT important to wear specific underwear? So I stopped wearing them 24/7. But it ate at me. I felt shame for not being strong enough to wear something I needed to wear to prove my faithfulness. I felt disappointed in myself for not being a good enough member of the church. I feared I wouldn’t be allowed into the celestial kingdom. Even as I grew a human inside me, even as I was doing what I’d been taught was my highest calling—covering my body still felt more important than caring for it. I see now how deeply I equated my worth with my obedience— how I believed comfort was weakness, suffering was holiness, and enduring to the end was the only way back to God. Part 3 coming soon #exmo #exmormon #exlds
But tell me again how religion isn’t weaponized to indoctrinate and control children 😂 Not everything you disagree with is “demonic” 🤡 Can anyone else relate? #exmuslim #exreligious #atheist #deconstruction #deconstructingfaith
But tell me again how religion isn’t weaponized to indoctrinate and control children 😂 Not everything you disagree with is “demonic” 🤡 Can anyone else relate? #exmuslim #exreligious #atheist #deconstruction #deconstructingfaith
The way I wanted religion to “fix” me #audhd #adhd #autism #meltdown #autisminwomen #highmasking #latediagnosedautistic #autismjourney #exmormon #exmo #mormon #utah #exreligious
The way I wanted religion to “fix” me #audhd #adhd #autism #meltdown #autisminwomen #highmasking #latediagnosedautistic #autismjourney #exmormon #exmo #mormon #utah #exreligious
I chose peace, not fear. #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #explore #explorepage #viral #realtalk #deepthoughts #atheist #atheism #exreligious #deconstruction #noreligion #freethinker #spiritualawakening #existentialcrisis #beliefs #truthseekers #mentalhealth #philosophy #questioneverything #deepfeelings #realitycheck
I chose peace, not fear. #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #explore #explorepage #viral #realtalk #deepthoughts #atheist #atheism #exreligious #deconstruction #noreligion #freethinker #spiritualawakening #existentialcrisis #beliefs #truthseekers #mentalhealth #philosophy #questioneverything #deepfeelings #realitycheck
you need "free therapy" by Emma Viivaca . . . #exchristian #exvangelical #deconstruction #exchristianatheist #exreligious #organizedreligion #exevangelical
you need "free therapy" by Emma Viivaca . . . #exchristian #exvangelical #deconstruction #exchristianatheist #exreligious #organizedreligion #exevangelical
How I feel about people who weaponize religion to control others: #religoustrauma #lgbtq🌈 #exreligious #bipride💖💜💙 #bilatino
How I feel about people who weaponize religion to control others: #religoustrauma #lgbtq🌈 #exreligious #bipride💖💜💙 #bilatino
Why do you follow me? I’d love to know 💖 #judaism #jewishlife #ultraorthodox #chabad #exreligious
Why do you follow me? I’d love to know 💖 #judaism #jewishlife #ultraorthodox #chabad #exreligious
Okay, but I would eat those burritos if Costco asked me to, and I’d do it happily. @gregkyte Upcoming Comedy Church Shows: - 2/15 - Wiseguys SLC, UT - 3/1 - Wiseguys SLC, UT - 3/22 - Wiseguys SLC, UT #ExReligious #AtheistComedy #Deconstruction #ComedyClips #joke
Okay, but I would eat those burritos if Costco asked me to, and I’d do it happily. @gregkyte Upcoming Comedy Church Shows: - 2/15 - Wiseguys SLC, UT - 3/1 - Wiseguys SLC, UT - 3/22 - Wiseguys SLC, UT #ExReligious #AtheistComedy #Deconstruction #ComedyClips #joke
Don’t miss it. #exmormon #exreligious #exchristian #exlds #exmormoncommunity
Don’t miss it. #exmormon #exreligious #exchristian #exlds #exmormoncommunity
I’m Karol King. I was raised in a world where silence was safer than questions. At 36, I found the courage to walk away and begin again. Years later, I discovered the joy of teaching and the power of listening to other people’s stories. Writing became my way of sharing not just where I came from, but what I’ve learned about faith, courage, and starting over. #KarolKing #SoMuchMore #TownOfTinyHope #spiritualjourney #faithanddoubt #healingthroughstory #memoircommunity #questioningfaith #exreligious
I’m Karol King. I was raised in a world where silence was safer than questions. At 36, I found the courage to walk away and begin again. Years later, I discovered the joy of teaching and the power of listening to other people’s stories. Writing became my way of sharing not just where I came from, but what I’ve learned about faith, courage, and starting over. #KarolKing #SoMuchMore #TownOfTinyHope #spiritualjourney #faithanddoubt #healingthroughstory #memoircommunity #questioningfaith #exreligious
Can you be LGBTQ+ and religious? • Join us for a brand new video series at the link in bio! #lgbtq #queer #religion #religious #spiritual #exreligious #religioustrauma
Can you be LGBTQ+ and religious? • Join us for a brand new video series at the link in bio! #lgbtq #queer #religion #religious #spiritual #exreligious #religioustrauma
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