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Hey @Ballerina_ 

The concepts of belonging and community are so important to building our identity so it makes complete sense to feel hurt when you don’t feel respected or welcomed. Faith is an extremely personal journey so I don’t want to make any assumptions about your experience but I personally became empowered by my faith by taking it on my own terms which involved a lot of reflection and research. Do you find it was the same for you? I’m sorry you feel pushed out, that’s such a nasty feeling! Do you feel that affects your ability to connect with your faith? I think anger has its place and could be trying to tell you something. What does a worthwhile relationship/friendship look like to you? Is there anyone in your life who you can rely on for support and open up to about these feelings?