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Scenario

Why letting go of intercessory responsibility brings guilt

Everyone says I seem happier since leaving the church but I feel guilty for being relieved that my brother's addiction isn't my job to pray away anymore.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Religious obligation to pray for others' problems can become a burden that feels immoral to abandon even when faith has ended.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Leaving faith and identity reconstruction?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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