I think I am old enough to be your Mum but still your post resonated on many levels with me both as an individual and parent.

I always knew that I was different from most of the other people i interacted with as a youngster and young adult. It remains the same today.

I am a true free spirit and have always questioned 'The System' and refused to play by 'The Rules'. This has caused me to be shunned by most of my family, dismissed as a failure - but this is ok with me :)

These days, following a spiritual epiphany, I speak to spirit and having called myself an atheist for more years than I care to remember even pray! This is a real turn of events!

I am happy for you that through great pain you have found your true identity and purpose at a young age - I feel I wasted many years!

Your 'Church' sounds extraordinary.

I look forward to reading more and thank-you for your honesty.

Upvoted/Followed.

I wish you joy for 2018 and beyond.

Finally, I am an artist/writer/lightworker with much to say. I invite you to pop by mine if you have a mo :) I would welcome your thoughts on my recent post: https://steemit.com/life/@ldacey-laforge/5ghp2z-if-i-say-fuck-are-you-offended