I recently left the Mormon church and moved away from Utah, so I have been in a transition stage of my life. I have been hesitant about religion in general, as I have felt hurt and damaged by some of the teachings I grew up with. I’m now in therapy, and living day by day trying to heal and become the best version of myself. I actually live really close to the local UU church and did a deep dive online to learn more about it, because I had no idea what it was. I read about the seven principles, and they really resonated with me. I also watched a few sermons on YouTube and felt happy and uplifted.

Anyway, as I was sitting in church today for the first time, I had the thought, “Wow, I would probably be so much more emotionally healthy and confident if this was the church I had grown up in.” I was shamed a lot growing up because I had more liberal personal beliefs (such as LGBTQ+ rights/acceptance and feminism), but those beliefs seem to have a home here. I think I’m going to start attending and learning more about it.

Side note: It was actually pretty funny to sing a hymn that I grew up singing but with the lyrics changed. The new lyrics were better. ;)