Welcome! I know what you mean about some churches being full of folks who are critical and sometimes mean. (When the devil works through people, he especially tries to work through church people. You can see yourself how that can make folks turn off from church attendance.) That said, it sounds like you might have attended a more fundamentalist church. While no church is perfect, since it's made of people, I hope when you feel less angry and have some healing, you will try another one.

You can PM, me, too, since the rules here forbid us from getting too chatty about church in any forums except the specifically religious ones. We do have a Christian support group. Some of those folks have been hurt by churches, too, so I honestly don't think you'll need to worry about being judged. If you are by someone by some chance, then the rest of us will pounce in.

I am sad that you had that experience. I don't know what you do that they think is so bad, but it sounds like they could have been much more loving and helpful.

Again, welcome to Psych Central! We also have many fun forums and other activities, if you'd like to get involved where you can have some enjoyment and just chit-chat with us folks.