New Boot
Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2015 7:37 pm
Hi All,
I left the CoC five years ago and fought back to heal, move forward, and most importantly to remind myself that I didn't lose; I gained freedom.
I was a third generation CoC and stayed until I was about 21. Until my mom's death in '08, I had lived through my parent's conserv-moderate views on religion and the world. Attended services in dresses, sang without instruments, attended every potluck and singing, and even made the decision to go into student debt through the Mecca, Florida College. The first few years following my absence in the church brought on many changes, as I also chose to come out of the proverbial 'closet' of the church and also made a commitment to live authentically.
Being a gay exCoC has never been easy and I still have days of tinges of hurt, as if a part of me is missing. But, we didn't lose. Thank you for accepting me, taking the time to hear me babble, and also for your support. I look forward to being a part of this community and supporting you all.
I left the CoC five years ago and fought back to heal, move forward, and most importantly to remind myself that I didn't lose; I gained freedom.
I was a third generation CoC and stayed until I was about 21. Until my mom's death in '08, I had lived through my parent's conserv-moderate views on religion and the world. Attended services in dresses, sang without instruments, attended every potluck and singing, and even made the decision to go into student debt through the Mecca, Florida College. The first few years following my absence in the church brought on many changes, as I also chose to come out of the proverbial 'closet' of the church and also made a commitment to live authentically.
Being a gay exCoC has never been easy and I still have days of tinges of hurt, as if a part of me is missing. But, we didn't lose. Thank you for accepting me, taking the time to hear me babble, and also for your support. I look forward to being a part of this community and supporting you all.