To anyone reading this thread, I am going to speak here more as Rapunzel the person than as Rapunzel the moderator, ok? I want to share something that I am learning. In fact, I have learned it in large part from my therapist who does not happen to be Christian, although I am Christian. Spirituality is linked to mental health, just as biology and social/environmental factors are linked to mental health. It is okay to talk about one's spiritual needs in connection with mental health, and it is not necessary that we only talk about spirituality with people who believe the same way that we do. We can talk about our spiritual needs without pushing our beliefs on others, and we can learn from people who have a different understanding of spirituality than we do.

Littlefish asked for support with an issue that affects her self-esteem. She deserves to be supported by anyone who would like to offer her any help with her request. Nobody is obligated to read any thread that they don't care to read or are not interested in.

TC,
Rap