occurrentMar 1

I wonder if I should dye eggs this year. I have all these nonreligious versions of traditions I grew up with that are still kind of seasonally comforting, maybe even important, to me, but they're all tangled up with new and increasing baggage re:christianity and also unpleasant memories from growing up.

I kind of feel like, I should bake myself some nice things? And make some eggs? If only to see how it feels.

Show threadwolfwalks
Best of luck in your journey  Christianity baggage is rough and I have been there too. If you want someone to talk to about that whole mess please know I'm happy to bounce thoughts and listen.
Mar 1 at 2:48amWeb
Show threadoccurrentMar 1
Thank you!! I was never actually raised in or part of any church, but it still kinda got me? Through culture and family history. I'd love to get another perspective in figuring it out. It's so weird because it has nothing to do with me, but it also feels like I can't escape it. MESSY. It's bothered me more as I've gotten older and realized how pervasive some of it has been in my life with or without my participation.
Show threadwolfwalksMar 1
It feels very "Wait it's all [Christian trauma]?" "always has been" yeah, there's always a lot of layers to unpack
Show threadoccurrentMar 1
Yessssssssssssssssssssss!!!!!!!!! Exactly that.