text: You have been through a lot. I agree that many of the worst homophobes are likely in denial/in fear. I was raised catholic (I was all in- thought I was gonna become a nun in jr high school) and started a gradual, long and painful deconversion when my sister became born again. My parents never tried to force me back, so I'm lucky there. I still found it lonely not believing and not really being able to talk openly about it. Thanks for telling your story. Glad you're living your authentic life.🌈