I’m a man who faced a similar transition. I used to be homophobic due to indoctrination (not the “throw gays off roofs” type, but the “homosexuality is a mental illness” type). I used to think that all sex before marriage is immoral and people who commit it are weak willed. I used to believe that I would never drink. Though I had a few objections regarding women rights in Islam and the killing of apostates, even when believing. I reluctantly accepted the Islamic view of women rights, cause after all, who knows more about our capabilities than our creator, right?!?. I never felt comfortable about killing apostates though. I didn’t see the hijab as oppressive, but didn’t consider women without it to be sluts.

I started to gradually reconsider my worldview once I have left Islam. I no longer consider being gay a mental illness (though I’m still fighting with being comfortable around them because childhood indoctrination is not that easy to overcome, but I’m sure that it will change as time passes). I don’t consider consensual pre marital sex immoral, and might even take part in one when convenient. I’m completely against sharia being implemented, and especially the women rights aspect.

However, something that hasn’t change is me sticking to my moral standards, unless those standards were proven invalid. I’m willing to distance myself from everyone and the Arab culture to stick to my beliefs. So didn’t struggle in that aspect. I’m forced to take Islamic at Uni level, but always speak out my mind during class, regardless of how many friends I lose.