Masking, lying and pretending: the hidden struggles of Britain’s ex– Muslims
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/ex-muslim-dating-britain-apostasy-b2765243.html
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Masking, lying and pretending: the hidden struggles of Britain’s ex– Muslims
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/ex-muslim-dating-britain-apostasy-b2765243.html
Posted by feellurky
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It takes tremendous bravery to break free from an ideology, especially when you’ve been involuntarily conditioned to believe in it since infancy.
We often don’t speak about these stories, the social pressures, and the sense of isolation a leaver may endure, as well as the emotional and psychological manipulation to return to the spiritual ‘family’.
It’s encouraging to see these stories being shared, and it’s essential to support people as they navigate and heal from their trauma.
I know a guy who is from a Muslim family. He is an atheist and his brother is gay.
He is very clear that if either of these facts were known, he would be killed back in his home country.
He avoids living in Muslim areas and has had to lie to his parents when they pressed him on whether his brother was gay.