Hey Justin,

Thanks for your comment/question.

Your situation is a little different than mine, because by the time I walked away I had moved to another town for university. I was going to church there, but I was not involved, or missed when I left.

Which part of it seems to be requiring the most courage? Is it a question of belief (eg. you’re not sure if you believe or not, or you’re scared of hell or other spiritual consequences if you leave)? Or is it more about the community aspect, having to tell everyone you changed your mind, change your job, etc.?

I might not have all the right answers for you, but I can point you to a few resources.

The following two places are good for ex-Christians (or people who are questioning) to vent, exchange ideas, and encourage each other:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/recoveringchristians/
https://www.reddit.com/r/exchristian

If you want a whole lot more resources, and also the option to chat/call with a live trained agent about your questions, head over to
https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org

Best of luck to you!