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StoneGypsy wrote:
Sometimes I wish I could leave the church, but I can’t because I still truly believe it. Sometimes I wish I could leave DH, but I can’t because I love him like mad and he’s a good, good person (and because of the kids). I really want to just move away from all of it and start from scratch, in a place where there’s no DH, no kids to worry about, and no church.
Dear StoneGypsy,
I think you’ll find a lot of kindred spirits here with similar experiences and feelings. I hope you find peace.
About 2 months ago I flat out told my wife that if it weren’t for her and the kids that I would leave the church. It was painful for her to hear since she is staunchly orthodox and probably wonders what happened to the man she married 20 years ago. I occasionally toy with the idea of leaving and starting again with zero church influence. But I go back to my feelings for my wife and kids which are similar to what you wrote. I want to do what’s best for the family because I love them more than anything.
My only suggestion is to do what’s best for you and the family – whatever that means for you.
Best wishes.
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