Thank you for sharing this. It brought tears to my eyes. I have seen this countless times in my circle of religious friends. I’m so thankful that my parents were so open-minded. I avoided some of this.

I appreciate your raw honesty and thoughtful observations. I especially appreciate your compassion for your ex and ability to see the damage that this did not just to you, to her, but how it damages everyone who grows up in this culture.

Thank you. ❤