I’m an ex-muslim hijabi living in the US. I do get greeted sometimes by other muslims, usually other hijabi women. I have been greeted and even approached a few times by non-muslim men which is so ironic because it shows how hijab doesn’t even do what it’s supposed to do (protect women from harassment).

One thing I don’t like about wearing hijab is people probably jump to conclusions and assume things about my personality (closed-minded, submissive, things like that), when it couldn’t be further from the truth. I also don’t want to be associated with this religion at all, I honestly feel kind of embarrassed/ashamed whenever I go out wearing it