Humlan and Diane,

Thanks to both of you for replying to my last post.

Humlan, what you wrote about re: your journey from a negative spiritual experience to a new, positive belief system was very helpful and gives me hope that I'll reach that place, also.

So did your's, Dianne.

In my mind, I've been thinking that everyone around me - especially at my age - is in a positive place re: religion. Now I know that I'm not alone in this journey, that others are struggling or have struggled with this issue too.

It's such a sensitive subject to talk about, that I just don't discuss my "conflicted" feelings with anyone face to face.

Thanks to both of you for sharing your stories.

Dianne, thank you ever so much for your words of encouragement. I'm doing much better now -- just hoping that I'll continue to move in this much nicer direction!

Blessings,
Emily in Maryland