I no longer have interest in belonging to a religion, and I no longer feel the need to have all the answers. That being said, I still enjoy searching and pondering. I don’t believe I could stop my ruminating mind if I wanted to, so instead… I prefer to put it to good use through [...]
Author: CorElyse
Writing here to vent my heart and mind. This is my therapy. I don’t have all the answers, just a lot of feelings and questions! Feedback & company is a comfort as I humbly question God, religion, and love.
Blooming in Solitude
I often feel lonely. These days, I’m less distracted than I was when my children were young and needy. And I have a surplus of time on my hands now that I’m no longer “slaving for Jehovah.” That’s a good thing, but a new thing. I’ve also cut off most of my extended family, giving [...]
This is for the Ones Who Were Told to Stay Quiet
Welcome to my blog! I actually started this space back in May of 2016… before I ever became (and then un-became) one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. At the time, I was severely depressed… hanging by a thread and shrinking under the weight of pain I did not fully comprehend and could not name… and then came [...]
Where I Am
I was walking down the path of my life. The flowers were in bloom. The trees were green with life. The skies were a beautiful blue. Somewhere along my way, I must have taken a wrong turn. There was no "Do Not Enter" sign. I miss-stepped to my doom. The road became less traveled. The [...]
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