It’s hard for some people to answer this twice because we are mostly Western and come from an Individualistic culture. So we really don’t “get” disappointing the guru or shaming the family.

Why don’t you stay for a Year? Then on your next visit to your parents simply never come back? They are getting older and you will take care of them. Then you will have given it another try, Left, AND honored your parents!

Have you found other nuns who want to leave and/or ex-nuns to talk to yet?