Why I left evangelical Christianity

Thank you for this. The 'losing everything' feeling is so real. My parents still think I'm going through a phase, five years later. Have you found any communities or groups that helped with the transition?

I left evangelicalism too but ended up in a progressive mainline denomination. Deconstruction doesn't have to mean abandoning faith entirely — sometimes it means rebuilding it in a healthier way. Just sharing my experience, not prescribing it for anyone.

I went all the way to atheism and honestly I'm happier for it. But I agree that the process of leaving is painful regardless of where you land. The important thing is to be honest with yourself.