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Scenario

Why leaving religious symbols feels like losing yourself

I threw away my hijab last week and I keep checking the trash to make sure it's still there, like I'm afraid I'll put it back on without thinking.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Physical markers of faith carry psychological weight that persists even after intellectual conviction has shifted.

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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