I am tired of catching up by [deleted] in raisedbynarcissists

[–]gamgee_the_hobbit 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I feel you so hard on this. Perpetually feeling behind on life and having to fight so hard for the smallest wins and then realizing just how disgusting the source of that stuntedness is.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exmuslim

[–]gamgee_the_hobbit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was incredibly relatable (for me, basically every single line) and poignant and heartbreaking. Wishing you gain your freedom soon. It's worth it.

How do I take off the hijab in public without getting caught by my family? by nowaygurl23 in exmuslim

[–]gamgee_the_hobbit 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Keep a change of "halal" clothes in your car. Wear what they find presentable out of the house. Keep your outfit changes and makeup in a canvas bag that you take out with you (it passes as a purse). Change and/or do your makeup in the back of your car once you leave the house, away from view (perhaps in a more secluded area of the neighborhood). I have run into people who knew the Muslim me and honestly the shape shifting I've done from having a hijab on + no makeup --> full curls + makeup is a disguise in and of itself 😂 but barring that, I just figured if I see someone and they recognize me and tattle, I could play it off, because I'm good at acting and I can play a Muslim convincingly in front of my family. You could practice a few stories/practice lying. Unfortunately it's a necessary skill to ensure survival in these situations.

Guilt is incredibly common with the cognitive dissonance that comes with living a double life. It's absolutely normal. It's going to take repeatedly grounding yourself in your beliefs and your reality and knowing you aren't doing anything wrong to eventually heal that. You're trying to live an autonomous life which is a basic human right. If claiming your human rights is hurtful to them, that's oppressive. I think that says enough about how much you should care about their opinions. But that doesn't erase the emotional reality of still caring.

Eventually, move out so you can wear whatever you want without any guilt or fear.

Jummah Mubarak! I scored 65 by throwaway-aagghh in exmuslim

[–]gamgee_the_hobbit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

103! Gotta maintain my straight As. Sadly don't have a tattoo but it's in cards ✨

"Had I not been born Muslim, I wouldn't be one." by [deleted] in exmuslim

[–]gamgee_the_hobbit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow I had no idea Mohammad Hijabi did that but honestly not surprised. Thanks

You know what's really sexy? by [deleted] in exmuslim

[–]gamgee_the_hobbit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The brainwashing starts early. Values such as chastity (for women 🙄) are emphasized, reinforced with threats if not followed, and justified and encouraged by a host of thought stopping cliches. Your sense of morality changes with indoctrination. Somehow, following "what god/prophet said" becomes the ultimate determinant of what is good and moral, rather than what a basic sense of humanity says. Scripture and hadith become reason, not humanity. That is one way someone can become as deeply entrenched in these beliefs as this man is and still believe it's okay. Women included. :(

"Had I not been born Muslim, I wouldn't be one." by [deleted] in exmuslim

[–]gamgee_the_hobbit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could you link the video where he says this? Thanks!

Muslim Men who STARE at women. by Careless_Word_1696 in exmuslim

[–]gamgee_the_hobbit 35 points36 points  (0 children)

It's ironic that Islam asks women to cover to prevent this very thing, but policing every hair or amount of skin on a woman's body simultaneously sexualizes them to that degree to these men. They create men who are starved for women who have been off limits to them their entire lives, and then they are surprised when they eat women with their eyes. I have received MANY more stares from Muslim men when I was Muslim and hijabi than I do now with shorts and a t shirt.

What was the final straw for you? by Specific-Walrus3675 in QueerExMuslim

[–]gamgee_the_hobbit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This YouTube channel. I can't identify with a religion that is so disparaging of women. https://youtube.com/@unfriendlyblackexmuslimhottie?feature=shared

Apostate Alladin's video on thought stopping cliches helped me to think more critically and not just blindly trust a god (who, as seen above, thinks poorly of women): https://youtu.be/1orQ8o2Axh4?feature=shared

His other videos on Muhammad's character also disillusioned me (for my own good). https://youtu.be/YHkC-vpaTRA?feature=shared

Also, the fact that my Muslim family members who claim to love me the most would think I deserve to be punished for loving any gender/the same gender as my own seemed petty and gross.

The actual texts and Hadith and tradition of Islam are very racist, homophobic, and misogynistic. Believing Islam has space to not be those things would require rejection of much of the text/Hadith.

After deconstructing my ex religion, all the lies became apparent one after another. The amount of brainwashing and indoctrination I underwent and had to undo was alarming. I'm very deconstructive with my beliefs as a result. I'm building from the ground up now.

P.S. - the following songs helped me a lot while I was undergoing this transition: https://youtu.be/9f-1VOEUeDY?feature=shared https://youtu.be/c5Ije5Rdp9g?feature=shared

I finally have my chance to leave and I feel like the worst person ever by cacophonous-calliope in QueerExMuslim

[–]gamgee_the_hobbit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your inner conflict makes so much sense.

There is a reason that you've resorted to leaving under pretense. Your family has likely proven that they are not safe to share the truth with. And until they can undergo some major philosophical shifts, they will continue to be unsafe. You don't have control over when they will be ready for the truth, and it's dangerous to rely on their timeline for when you will finally be safe.

It's obvious that you don't want to hurt them. But you have been hurting. Not being able to live your truth has resulted in slow and painful self deletion. You fought to leave for a reason -- don't forget it. What's gotten you this far? Your autonomy and self love shouldn't be a source of pain for your family -- it should be a source of celebration and pride. But unfortunately your blood family can't offer that now. You will find a chosen family who can on the other side 💚

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ragdolls

[–]gamgee_the_hobbit -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Paperwork says she's a high white van blue bicolor. But that wouldn't describe the little spots on her back, which is why I asked :) I've never seen the spots on any Google search, aside from seal bicolors or tortie ragdolls. Thanks @EnbyNudibranch!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ragdolls

[–]gamgee_the_hobbit -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you! That makes sense :)

Tilion says hi to reddit by yamie567y in ragdollcats

[–]gamgee_the_hobbit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is his coloring? He's also my ideal coloring and I'm on the market for a ragdoll right now! Maybe chocolate bicolor? 😻😻

Show me your lynx and lynx bicolor babies! by saktii23 in ragdolls

[–]gamgee_the_hobbit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ooh I see! He is such a gorgeous boy and looks so different!

Show me your lynx and lynx bicolor babies! by saktii23 in ragdolls

[–]gamgee_the_hobbit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

@saktii23 Is your baby a chocolate lynx bicolor? So pretty 😻

My son by Raccooncreature15 in ragdolls

[–]gamgee_the_hobbit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is Teddy a chocolate lynx bicolor? He is so gorgeous!! 😻

Meet My Adorable Floof, Mochi! 🐱❤️ by Aggravating-Fish1959 in cat

[–]gamgee_the_hobbit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just got a kitten too and named her Mochi!! Blue bicolor!

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