Explaining to one's family.
Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2011 4:36 am
Hello, all!
Before I ask my question, let me give a bit of background. My mother is a fairly devout Southern Baptist, and I was raised that way. We've had issues for years, culminating in my telling her I wasn't a Christian and moving out. I'm currently living with my boyfriend and his family while not at school (they are wonderful, and constantly tell me how much they enjoy having me here. I'm so worried about mooching!) My mother and I have resolved most of our issues, and have a wonderful (if still slightly awkward) relationship where we can respect each other as adults and human beings. I'm doing my best to incorporate her into my new life, as is she (she's since re-married, moved, and now has 4 stepchildren!)
I would love to tell her about the path I've found myself on, and how happy I've been since I "figured myself out" spiritually, but I'm not sure if it's the wisest idea. On the one hand, I feel like she would be happy for me - she knows I'm not Christian, and would be glad to see me following a spiritual path. On the other ... I don't know how she'll take it. And I really would prefer not to destroy the relationship we've both worked so hard at rebuilding.
Any advice from those that have experienced similar?
Love and Thanks,
Plicket
Before I ask my question, let me give a bit of background. My mother is a fairly devout Southern Baptist, and I was raised that way. We've had issues for years, culminating in my telling her I wasn't a Christian and moving out. I'm currently living with my boyfriend and his family while not at school (they are wonderful, and constantly tell me how much they enjoy having me here. I'm so worried about mooching!) My mother and I have resolved most of our issues, and have a wonderful (if still slightly awkward) relationship where we can respect each other as adults and human beings. I'm doing my best to incorporate her into my new life, as is she (she's since re-married, moved, and now has 4 stepchildren!)
I would love to tell her about the path I've found myself on, and how happy I've been since I "figured myself out" spiritually, but I'm not sure if it's the wisest idea. On the one hand, I feel like she would be happy for me - she knows I'm not Christian, and would be glad to see me following a spiritual path. On the other ... I don't know how she'll take it. And I really would prefer not to destroy the relationship we've both worked so hard at rebuilding.
Any advice from those that have experienced similar?
Love and Thanks,
Plicket