@kirstenlinn001: At 17, I was so depressed. A contribute that partially to an incorrect mental health diagnoses, but also to being stuck in a high control religion where the Pastor would yell at the congregation for every single thing they did “wrong” in his eyes. Every sermon was a dagger sent to your heart. Every Sunday, you would walk in wondering who would be today’s target? I’m so grateful to have left that and am so hopeful for the future. 🩷 #strawberrywine #exfundie #expentecostal #religion #christian
I’m so glad I found that! Whatever keeps me out of hell. I started going to an independent Apostolic church 32 years ago and my life greatly improved. I wasn’t raised in this, no one made me go. This was what I wanted for myself. 🥰
2026-10-23 06:10:08
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SarahD :
I promise not all Pentecostal churches are like that 😭
2026-09-20 21:26:28
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❤️Dimples ❤️ :
my family and I were asked to not come back after my daughter refused to wear skirts. Best thing that happened to us!
2026-09-21 14:30:19
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Maegan Shoun 🌻♊️🩷 :
I understand but I was married at 15 stuck in the same thing. Finally freed myself at 27. Found the love of my life at 40.
2026-09-20 22:12:35
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Sharon :
Church hurt is very real! I’m 3 rd generation Pentecostal. My grandfather, father and late husband were all preachers. I’ve seen first hand ( not from them) how hurtful pastors and members can be. I’m so very sorry you were hurt. I would suggest to any any person being hurt… leave
2026-10-02 23:53:09
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BROOKE | MAMA | WFHM :
I didn’t have this experience in the UPCI, but absolutely in an independent Pentecostal church!!! And I’ve gave it a second chance recently, with those same people, and they are still so judgmental and trying to control the narrative in people’s lives.
2026-10-11 16:45:30
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Ashlyn Rae :
I still dk who I am at 32.
2026-09-21 15:49:51
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sexii.lexii :
Girl. You are soooo gorgeous! I love your content. The nail satire had me SENT! Lololol. Wish I had some Florida girlies in Orlando to connect with. Keep doing you babes! 🫂 🥰
2026-10-11 18:13:28
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TAM :
Thought about doing this trend but showing me at 17 vs my husband who was a degenerate 😂😂😂😅😅
2026-09-20 19:38:22
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Erica Fletcher :
this depression from the pulpit...felt
2026-09-20 13:33:57
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andi_lm :
I did the math once and figured I probably sat through around 2500 sermons during my 21 years in the church - modest estimate. Almost every sermon pointed out some way we could be failing God without providing any real instructions on how to fix it, or any reassurance. Can you imagine the cumulative toll on your mental health and nervous system?
2026-10-19 22:03:23
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Shake and Sip Lemonade Stand :
I’m sorry Sis. I don’t k ow what to say except I’m here.
2026-09-20 01:11:06
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Jewel Puckett :
I’m so sorry
2026-09-25 19:52:23
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prettyprettyprincess0130 :
you’re not alone! it takes time to recover but you have the power inside of you! ❤️
2026-09-20 17:47:30
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Juliet :
We see you! Wishing good things for you.
2026-09-20 01:30:32
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jeeplover3 :
Girl! You’ve got your whole life ahead of you now!! L I v e!
2026-09-20 00:55:41
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barbaraharper330 :
I'm sorry 😞 not every church is like this
2026-09-20 21:12:55
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Sam :
same sis
2026-10-07 12:12:25
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JessicaLynn || :
Same.
2026-09-20 18:17:22
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LeahJoC2015 :
SAME
2026-09-20 20:54:50
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user9337901836439 :
Yep I get it sis 🙏🏻
2026-10-17 21:12:38
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Amy Clesi :
here to support
2026-09-20 20:24:40
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Pete :
felt
2026-09-20 21:13:01
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Christy :
Well listen to Sombr singing My Body Won't Let Me with the orchestra. Tears every bit of my teenage and young adult self UP
2026-09-23 01:48:44
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Tasha McKinney :
Thissss
2026-09-20 00:08:38
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