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Scenario

When religious spaces claim inclusion but feel unwelcoming

My church says they welcome everyone but when I brought my girlfriend to service people stared and the pastor's sermon seemed pointed and I don't know if I'm being paranoid.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The gap between stated values and lived experience creates gaslighting that makes you question your own perceptions.

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 Queer identity as political and personal?”

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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