I used to be a Republican. Here's a light-hearted look at my political shift, along with some quotes from Varsity Blues, just to keep things interesting.
You did great, Feather. I love the way you express your thoughts 🫣and feelings. You make me proud to call you MY Granddaughter . Love, love love you.🥰❤️❤️
I loved reading this, Lindsey! It takes courage and humility to be open to learning, to consider that you may be wrong about shit, to ultimately change your mind. And in the messy middle, when you’re trying to piece things together, it’s okay to say “I don’t know.”
When I officially left religion after years of quietly (and then not so quietly) humming and hawing over the evangelical upbringing I increasingly felt uncomfortable with, I found it so freeing to finally let go of the need for absolute (perceived) certainty about every single thing, and to just be open to the possibility of changing my mind.
I have had PLENTY of embarrassing (and very passionate) takes/essays/conversations over the years that now make me shudder. And I have compassion for people who are indoctrinated into believing there is absolutely no other way than the way they were taught. I was like that, for a long time.
I can’t speak much to American politics as a Canadian wringing my hands across the border and desperately hoping for the best, but I still found a lot to relate to, and so appreciate you sharing about this! ❤️
I’m so glad you’d like it and that it resonated! I’ve heard that leaving the church can really take a toll. I sort of left religion, but it was very gentle.
Thank you so much for reading, liking and commenting! It’s such a huge help for my little substack.
You did great, Feather. I love the way you express your thoughts 🫣and feelings. You make me proud to call you MY Granddaughter . Love, love love you.🥰❤️❤️
Thank you grandma! I love you so much. 😘😘
I feel that being able to evolve is a favorable and admirable trait. I hope that this ability to assess and reset never leaves you.
Part of the reason I wanted to write this one was because i wanted to encourage people to admit they can change. We’re so entrenched these days
I loved reading this, Lindsey! It takes courage and humility to be open to learning, to consider that you may be wrong about shit, to ultimately change your mind. And in the messy middle, when you’re trying to piece things together, it’s okay to say “I don’t know.”
When I officially left religion after years of quietly (and then not so quietly) humming and hawing over the evangelical upbringing I increasingly felt uncomfortable with, I found it so freeing to finally let go of the need for absolute (perceived) certainty about every single thing, and to just be open to the possibility of changing my mind.
I have had PLENTY of embarrassing (and very passionate) takes/essays/conversations over the years that now make me shudder. And I have compassion for people who are indoctrinated into believing there is absolutely no other way than the way they were taught. I was like that, for a long time.
I can’t speak much to American politics as a Canadian wringing my hands across the border and desperately hoping for the best, but I still found a lot to relate to, and so appreciate you sharing about this! ❤️
I’m so glad you’d like it and that it resonated! I’ve heard that leaving the church can really take a toll. I sort of left religion, but it was very gentle.
Thank you so much for reading, liking and commenting! It’s such a huge help for my little substack.