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Affective Conversion: When I was in high school 

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Affective Conversion: When I was in high school 

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... I was fortunate enough to date a girl named Victoria who was intelligent, beautiful and popular.

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... I found my feelings becoming more negative towards her. I wasn't celebrating her successes, I was becoming more passive-aggressive and unhappy in general.

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After having a conversation with an older colleague

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After having a conversation with an older colleague

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... I came to the realization that I was overcome by jealousy and that only I could fix that issue.

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... by having conversations rather than bottling my feelings up. I began seeing her successes as something to be happy for and I was thankful that I was the one she chose to confide in and rely on.

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... went to the same university but would end things after our first year. I'm thankful for the time spent and the lessons we learned together and I'm happy to say that we are still friends to this day.

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... I have taken what I've learned from this relationship and applied not only in romantic relationships but with daily life. No one will know how you feel unless you tell them, and it certainly feels good to get things off your chest. Being open and honest is a trademark for any healthy relationship.

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Religious Conversion: During a difficult time while studying at McMaster U

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Religious Conversion: During a difficult time while studying at McMaster U

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... I was talking to my mom on the phone when she suggested attending Mass regularly.

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... and began attending mass regularly and getting to know some of the parish community. I noticed my anxiety levels dropping and I was significantly happier.

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... to join the RCIA to convert to Catholicism. I began my journey surrounded by leaders in the Parish community, along with others that were in my position.

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... through stimulating discussions. The leaders, along with my sponsor helped me to better understand complex parables in the bible and what it meant to be an honest practicing Catholic, as well as preparing me for the Sacraments.

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... Easter had arrived and it was finally my turn to go through the Initiation Sacraments during Easter Vigil

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... after that night. I felt a weight lifted off of me, as I no longer felt that I had to carry the load of everything myself. I feel I have a different mindset that will allows me to spread positivity, and I wish to use that energy to help others like myself find the Love of God.