Was leaving the Catholic Church after 35 years worth it?
One person shares the outcome of this decision: “Left the Catholic Church after 35 years”. Read how it affected their happiness, stress and finances, and whether they would do it again.
The one thing nobody tells you
The grief was real. I hadn't expected to grieve a faith I'd chosen to leave. The community is what I actually lost — and that took years to replace.
| Happiness after | 4/5 · Better |
| Stress after | 4/5 · Higher |
| Financial impact | No change |
The conversation
35 years is a long time. Did your family accept it or was that the hardest part?