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Starr Dunigan's avatar

I meant to read this post when it first came out. But I am glad Im reading it today. I also recall the reaction I recieved after I owned my power. It is scary to realize that you could be sitting in places that truly dont love all of you

..... and if I was honest with myself, I also saw signs I didn't truly belong there. Just like you did.

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The Sacred Pages's avatar

This is so good!! I, too was the church girl who sat in church one Sunday and out of “nowhere” I had more questions than answers. It’s unfortunate when our heart calls us to one place but the people who only loved us under their conditions tugged us in another. Good on you for following your calling! Keep doing your big one out here! 🤍

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Jeida K. Storey's avatar

Thank you so much for this comment and for reading. I feel like many of us share your experience—out of “nowhere”. I’m grateful for curiosity. Though it may have cost us a lot, nothing was more important than choosing our most aligned path. Thank you for being here and sharing.

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Scarlet Ibis James's avatar

Thanks for your story. Was the session with the elders recorded?

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Scarlet Ibis James's avatar

Thank you! I'll tune in during my reading time this weekend.

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Jeida K. Storey's avatar

I hope you enjoy it!

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Adpsr's avatar

Not a church girl but became aware of the lies of Christianity. I was a part of a group I now consider a cult. I was brought so low that I was terrified of the so-called prophecies of the group. Not gonna say my now beliefs for all of us are different via our beliefs & experiences. But very aware jesus is a lie & the attendant associated lies like Christmas and such. For example, I intended to use a small ‘c’ but spellcheck capitalized it. I have two daughters & see the lies subjugated women, then melanated people. We are equal souls. Women & men. Both have testosterone & estrogen! The answer is awakening internally to who we really are.

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iHeartBebe's avatar

I just wrote a publication called “why hoes choose spirituality”. I have met many types of women and I can say that I’ve never put down Christianity even though I am a tarot reader, but only because it’s deeply engrained. This publication added a reminder to me of how the cycle of smallness in Christianity can lead women to dark places as well. Thank you for this.

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Charity Nicole's avatar

I really wish I had seen this before now because I really needed this. This just affirmed so much about my experience. This is such a critical dialogue

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Jeida K. Storey's avatar

Hey Charity! I agree. So critical and our healing depends on it. Don’t worry. I’ll be sharing the recording soon. 🤍

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Charity Nicole's avatar

I wasn’t on the initial sign up could I share my contact with you to get access?

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Jeida K. Storey's avatar

I have a version that will be made public. I've got you covered. It was highly requested so I can't wait to make it available to all. In the meantime, if you're interested and you'd like support around this topic, I invite you to join the waitlist for my upcoming group program. We'll be discussing this topic and so much more regarding getting free from religious trauma and indoctrination and coming home to ourselves.

The recording will be available soon and I'll post it here on the Stack when it's ready!

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Charity Nicole's avatar

Thank you Jeida! ❤️

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Charity Nicole's avatar

Yay!! Can’t wait to check it out thank you!

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Jeida K. Storey's avatar

My pleasure!

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Jelisha Jones's avatar

🙌🏽

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Randi's avatar

Signed up! 🙌🏾

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Jeida K. Storey's avatar

I'm so excited! See you there, Randi!

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Chinyere Erondu's avatar

My my. Your words deeply resonate — thank you for this offering 🤍

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Jeida K. Storey's avatar

I'm so happy to hear that, my love. It's my pleasure. I hope to see you there today!

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Grandma Baby Apothecary's avatar

“…the glimpses of the whole person I was beginning to see when I looked into the mirror gave me hope…” felt this so deeply and truly. I remember that as my turning point as well. the promise of wholeness was the tipping point, and I never felt that until I found my true spiritual source 😮‍💨👏🏾

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Jeida K. Storey's avatar

When you mess around and start seeing your TRUE self so clearly? It’s hypnotic. I’m so glad we had eyes to see and feet to move on to what resonated most.

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Jemiya Jacob's avatar

So glad a replay will be sent out, looking forward to listening! 😭👏🏾

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Jeida K. Storey's avatar

I know it will be a balm!

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