FREEEEEEDOM!!!

This morning, I got an email from someone at church in the auxiliary I'm currently serving in. She wanted me to do x, y & z to show my support. I won't go into that here, but the short of it was--I can't do what she's asking me to do because it is in direct conflict with my integrity. I posted a opening thread on fMh  and got back dozens of responses. Until that point, I was on the fence about saying anything to the auxiliary leader, however, after some encouragement, I was able to center myself and bounce some ideas off of my MoFem sisters and brothers.

For me, this is the heart of MoFem visiting teaching--to support and lift up one another. When I received that email, I was one lone "dissenter" unsure of how to say what needed to be said. Within minutes, however, I was one who had a group of people (and their great love and kindness) standing behind me.

I kind of felt like this:

Being a feminist, a pants wearer, a person who doesn't always agree with the fold, a HUMAN--is hard. Sometimes the most difficult battles I fight are within the walls of my culture. I felt so alone for so long in the church. I didn't fit in. It was painful. I was quiet--I mean I was loudly quiet--because who are we kidding here?
Then I found fMh and I unfurled my freak flag fly and everyone was all, "Hiiiiiiii!!" I found freedom to be my authentic self, to live my truth with integrity, to be the me that I was created to be. I know I'm supported, loved and encouraged on the journey--and it's times like this morning that my gratitude for each of you feels full to overflowing.

I also feel like I could take on the world....
                   ....in a kilt
                                ....while screaming, "FREEEEEEDOM!!!!!!"

So, thanks, Visiting Teaching peeps.


How about you? How has MoFem Visiting Teaching helped you this month?