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Should I feel like I need to go to my nephew’s baptism when I’m not Catholic? I’m the only person in our family that isn’t Catholic and it’s kind of hard for me. IDK
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Anonymous 4w

Not catholic but religious, I feel like they would appreciate your being there since it’s a family event

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Anonymous 4w

honestly just soft launch a cold two days before and say you have a fever day of

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Anonymous 4w

It would still be nice to attend you just don’t have to participate in any of the rituals but if it’s hard due to religious trauma or something else your mental health matters more and I’m sure that they would appreciate a gift/card wishing them well

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Anonymous 4w

Oh #4 blocked me lol

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Anonymous 4w

I would go just to support or see my family, but I’ve also grown up with family events being really important to us. It’s up to you, you don’t have to participate, but I’d think of it more like a family reunion or a birthday party

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Anonymous 4w

if it’s important to your sibling, then yes. it’s about the baby, not you

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 4w

Well IDK if it’s trauma it’s just I don’t know if the Catholic Church is good, especially for children and like seeing my siblings kids brought up in the same rigid way I was + in a way that makes me look like an outsider it’s sad. And it’s sad to think they’re sad for me it makes me feel weird.

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 4w

That’s fair I get that. I was also raised Catholic and no longer practice bc I really disagree with the church’s behavior and teachings but maybe some day you can be a guide for your nephew if he ever starts to question and im sure your sibling would appreciate your presence if you guys have a good relationship outside of religion

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Anonymous replying to -> #4 4w

I just feel like I’m constantly giving to my family and getting little in return. Like I get it, it’s important to them, but what about this makes everyone say, “what you want doesn’t matter, you need to put your family first.”?

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 4w

sadly that’s being an adult

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Anonymous replying to -> #4 4w

bruh. You know what? I know I’m the one that asked but they’re not entitled to my time. My weekend. Their religion isn’t even real and I get very little free time.

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 4w

then why even ask 😭

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Anonymous replying to -> #4 4w

Did I not just put that disclaimer in the response? Plus you were being condescending

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 4w

no actually i wasn’t, but im sorry you felt that way. it sounds like maybe there’s more context to this than we received, since you’re pretty upset. i hope you enjoy your weekend, whatever you choose to do with it!

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