I had to begin trusting myself, trust that I had the right to find my own answers. I had allowed the Church to control my life so the first step for me was taking control of my own life, trusting myself. It was a scary proposition considering most of my choices up to that point were usually made to please the Church, win approval, and get brownie points that would take me right into the Celestial Kingdom. Today the best brownie points are from myself, knowing I have intrinsic worth and value without needing the approval of the Mormon Church. I am allowed to find my own answers.
Recovery begins with one step.
I have chosen not to follow any other religion since I left the Mormon Church. My code of conduct today is quite simplistic, I never have the right to hurt another human being.