by David Hayward | Jul 26, 2017 | David's Letters, I'm okay
When I was visiting my family earlier this month it dawned on me that my personal growth and spiritual growth are not two separate things, but exactly the same thing. I grew up with my understanding of “God” being pretty much identical with my understanding of...
by David Hayward | Jun 14, 2015 | David's Letters, I'm confused
Last week, someone in our Facebook group brought up a question about how to deal with family and coming out to them theologically. (*** If you’re not in our Facebook group, please just reply to this letter and ask me to get you in. That’s where a lot of the...
by David Hayward | Mar 8, 2015 | David's Letters, I'm okay
After I left the ministry and the church, it became very clear to me very quickly the areas of my life that needed immediate attention and improvement. I call them the 4 F’s: Family. Fun. Finances. Friends. Of course, first and foremost, I had to take care of myself....
by Ren | Mar 10, 2014 | Feelings
Contents: Continuing family drama. Lack of fear in the face of rejection and anger. Telling my truth. Standing up to bully parents. Deciphering motives. Realizing new parts of myself in the face of an emergency. Righteous anger. I did it! I stood up to my mom. And I...
by David Hayward | Feb 28, 2014 | Feelings
A member asks: “How do you handle fundamentalist friends and relatives – do you recommend ‘playing things by ear’ by situation? Coming out fully regardless of the consequences? Or keeping your mouth shut?” Here’s my answer: Yes!...
