Hey man

Welcome, and thanks for a great read.

I'm also from S.A. and had a very similar background to you. I had my "awakening" about 11 years ago, and have never looked back. The last 11 years experimenting and learning from various psychoactive entheogens and their equally valuable man-made counterparts have moulded into a better person than the 18 years of forced religious devotion ever would have.

So glad others down here at the tip of Africa are starting to question the fabric of our society.

Good luck on your journey of discovery, and feel free to hit me up for any advice or just a chat.

Peace love and light

PW