Finally a place to breathe
Wow. A person of color, from the bible belt, who has the courage to defy the suffocating impact that religion has had on our community! Truly rare! It was terrible for me growing up in North Carolina, as well, amidst a bunch of crazy religious Geeches.
Are there any barriers that do not affect people of color more? That's rhetorical. I know the answer.
Let it out. Get comfortable. Whatever you believe or don't believe is fine with us.