Feeling lost and hoping to find my way back, assalamu alaykum
Assalamu alaykum, I’m not sure where to start so I’m just putting this out here. I left Islam about a year ago and since then I’ve felt hollow and on edge most of the time. I’m anxious and stressed - part of it might be the thought of hurting family ties, and part of it is regret over digging into things I probably shouldn’t have. I miss the peace of being a Muslim and I actually miss the community around me (I didn’t leave because of them; I care about them a lot - not talking about any online stuff). Lately I’ve been around ex-Muslim and atheist friends and it feels like I’m living in a strange bubble where everything’s a bit off, but I can’t force myself to believe again and I don’t even know where to begin. I’m confused about what I want or what questions I should be asking. Has anyone here reverted back to Islam? How did you start that journey? How did you rebuild belief and reconnect with the community and family? My habits haven’t changed much - I still sometimes wear hijab like I used to and I don’t drink (the smell of alcohol actually makes me feel sick). I’ve never been in haram relationships or sexual situations. I’m worried that if I try to come back, people will judge me for having once been agnostic/atheist. I’ve told a few people and I regret that; I wish I’d kept it to myself. Sorry if this is all over the place - I’m just really scared and looking for advice or shares from anyone who’s been through something similar. JazakAllah khair for any kindness or guidance.