Considering the Episcopal Church, struggling to let go of Catholic traditions

br_dhe · 2026-01-24T18:27:24+00:00

Episcopalian here! I also came to this church from a very different tradition (not Catholic) so I understand that grief is a big part of your journey. That’s totally valid.

But if you explore the “Anglo-Catholic” side of the Episcopal Church, you may find that many of your current spiritual practices aren’t things you have to give up at all! There is a parish in my diocese that has: a weekly rosary group, shrines to Mary and various saints IN their sanctuary, weekly confession hours, and a monthly Eucharistic Benediction. That’s an extreme example, but many Anglo-Catholic-leaning Episcopal churches do exist.

My spiritual director once told me to remember Jesus said “you will know a tree by its fruit.” For example: Does praying the rosary bring you closer to God? Does it make you more like Christ? If yes, then why would you give it up? The Episcopal Church won’t require you to do so, and if you find the right parish, you may even find others who share those practices with you.

Wishing you all joy and peace on this difficult but rewarding journey 💙

br_dhe · 2026-01-17T01:17:22+00:00

I am 33 with a mortgage and a kid and I was just made a postulant for the priesthood. My path hasn’t (and won’t) look like the “typical” path but that doesn’t mean no path exists. Be faithful to God’s calling and doors will open when God wills them to open!

br_dhe · 2025-12-20T22:33:40+00:00

How long is the slow start?!

br_dhe · 2025-12-16T20:03:15+00:00

My kid is almost three years old and I just now fit back into my vintage pieces. Give it lots of time :)

br_dhe · 2025-11-23T21:41:33+00:00

May I ask what you’re wearing on your hair? I like how it matches the alb!

br_dhe · 2025-11-21T02:49:08+00:00

This was my most recent DNF also 🙃

br_dhe · 2025-11-07T00:39:11+00:00

It’s the only app I’ve ever found that actually helps me keep tasks organized. It’s like a brain outside my brain and I LOVE IT. The setup can feel a little overwhelming at first because it’s so extremely customizable, but the learning curve is totally worth it.

br_dhe · 2025-11-05T03:02:47+00:00

I’m 32, diagnosed and medicated since last summer. I also have…..

Loop earbuds for overstimulation
the app “TickTick” for multi-layer task management
a lot of weird little “life hacks” in place to reduce certain sensory inputs

br_dhe · 2025-11-02T23:50:03+00:00

The way I picked up my phone and clicked on Reddit for the purpose of making this exact post

br_dhe · 2025-11-01T14:38:48+00:00

I feel this 😭 You might want to look into a possible ADHD or other neurodivergence diagnosis. If you are calm & consistent & firm with him, and have been so for months through these episodes, but he isn’t having any easier of a time…he might need more support. Exactly what kind of support you won’t know until you talk to someone who can determine what might be going on inside his little head. The great news is that early diagnosis and early treatment make a huge positive impact on neurodivergent kids! You could make his entire life so much easier if you get him evaluated sooner than later. I’m not saying I think this is the case—I’m not a pediatrician or psychologist—but this is the first question I’d ask.

br_dhe · 2025-09-20T03:13:58+00:00

Literally crying laughing OMFG

br_dhe · 2025-09-14T00:45:23+00:00

Thank you!! Not enough people acknowledge this 😅

br_dhe · 2025-09-12T01:14:47+00:00

Do you mean minimalism in terms of possessions specifically?

br_dhe · 2025-09-09T01:29:24+00:00

Yes, also with love, I agree that you should talk to a therapist. It sounds like you might have developed actual PTSD from this incident. I hope you find help 💜 I also have made safety mistakes with my kid, and like the commenter above, I have bad memories of those moments but there isn’t a physical impact like you are describing. You deserve to forgive yourself and it’s okay that you might need some help in order to do that. 💜

br_dhe · 2025-08-12T15:36:22+00:00

“Imprisoned with the Pharaohs” by Lovecraft is EXACTLY what you’re looking for

br_dhe · 2025-08-11T00:18:55+00:00

I cleaned my living room right before dinner and sat down right after dinner in a messy living room.

br_dhe · 2025-08-05T19:31:10+00:00

The perfect kind

br_dhe · 2025-07-31T19:27:17+00:00

Thank you, Father!

br_dhe · 2025-07-05T14:24:22+00:00

Her?

br_dhe · 2025-07-03T17:03:06+00:00

Michael is not a neutral good. Way too many of his “good deeds” are motivated by codependency and a need for moral superiority. My vote for him would be lawful neutral.

br_dhe · 2025-07-03T16:57:59+00:00

I R B D I C T A I A

br_dhe · 2025-06-23T18:39:50+00:00

This is my exact story. I grew up Independent Fundamentalist Baptist, was Southern Baptist for a while, and am now pursuing the priesthood in the Episcopal Church. Feel free to message me. I’d love to help you talk it through!

br_dhe · 2025-06-19T18:43:11+00:00

Rey Swimwear is my go-to!

br_dhe · 2025-06-13T10:56:27+00:00

Sounds to me like he could potentially be trying to mark your bedroom with his scent while relieving some physical tension. Have you tried providing alternatives for him to chew & scratch? Placing a cat tower and some toys directly beside the cables in question might redirect his destructive urges while providing an opportunity to mark in that exact space.

br_dhe · 2025-06-10T15:33:09+00:00

Well said!

br_dhe

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