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Navigating Church Dynamics and Personal Struggles
This chapter examines the contrasting cultural approaches within a church and their impact on community engagement and individual well-being. It highlights troubling dynamics around leadership, control, and the pressures placed on church members, particularly women, to conform to traditional values at the expense of personal aspirations. Through personal anecdotes, the chapter reveals the complexities of navigating relationships within a religious setting, where authority, abuse, and community expectations intertwine.