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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.

Juana
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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.

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