Leax177

joined 3 months ago
[โ€“] Leax177@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

Just did, sorry forgot about that lol.

[โ€“] Leax177@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Thanks, I didn't know. ๐Ÿ‘

[โ€“] Leax177@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

I've heard a lot of good things about the Quakers.

[โ€“] Leax177@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

I apologize for the vagueness here, part of it comes from, just, I guess not knowing I suppose? I'll try and make this as short as possible. Basically, I was raised in a Catholic household, and part of that is why I would eventually push Christianity away when I realized I was Gay, because I felt like Abrahamic religions were incompatible with LGBTQ rights. That was also part of it, but the other part was I just didn't fit in with anyone at that particular church (which also wasn't Queer friendly) so I became a militant atheist when I accepted my Queerness. After years of depression and not doing much with my life, I started to think more about those I've lost, and many months ago started to have a series of reoccurring dreams in which my dogs, who passed a few years ago, were in this beautiful... Place. I don't know what to call it.

Anyway, I realized that if there is an afterlife, I can only imagine how disappointed they'd be that I've wasted these years depressed, angry, and not doing anything with my life. So that's why I'm searching for something that assures me that they're okay, and that tells me that one day I'll see them again, and that I'm not a mistake or a burden. My spirit feels so broken, but for my precious fur babies, I want to try. I want them to be proud of me. I know this might seem silly to some, but besides wanting to find a sense of community, belonging, and wanting to heal the scars in my soul, my dogs are one of my biggest reasons for trying to find what spirituality means for me and trying to change for the better.

Any input would be greatly appreciated. ๐Ÿ™

[โ€“] Leax177@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago (3 children)

I mean yeah I know that, but what I'm trying to say is that I'm not sure I ever was truly an atheist. I'd just like some support and guidance here is all.

 

So, I made a post talking about how I'm questioning what I believe in after being a militant atheist for many years, and for any Gays who are in the same or a similar boat, who did become spiritual or even religious I'd implore you to share your stories with me, or direct me to other communities if you'd like!

(Disclaimer: if you're a self hating Gay that wants to "save" me from my "sinful ways" or whatever don't fucking bother, I'm only looking for groups that'd accept me for who I am. Period.)

[โ€“] Leax177@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

The story of my permaban is more... Embarrassing, in regards to WHY more than anything. If you'd like to chat more feel free to dm me.

[โ€“] Leax177@lemmy.world 4 points 3 months ago (2 children)

It's not my drawing, I added the text tho lol.