I’m still thinking through what it means for me having lost so much through leaving church, and I find the concept of domains helpful. We have the domains of family, work, contribution and service, our inner worlds and then belonging to groups like faith communities, sports clubs and other interests, like hobbies.
I remember as a teenager hearing a church youth leader say ‘no actually I don’t have a cold’ (snot congesting her nose and looking awful), I’m not accepting it in Jesus name.’ While this is tame in comparison to friends who were told to go back to abusive husbands and
LGBTQI+ affirming. My door is wide open.
I work on Wangal and Gadigal land. I acknowledge and pay my respects to the traditional owners, and recognise their continuous connection to culture, community and Country.
© Jane Kennedy Counselling 2024