I am one of the newest members here on Beliefnet.  I am definitely not new to this world.  I started this incarnation almost 49 years ago.  It is hard to believe how fast it has gone.  I was brought up Christian but never felt like I fit in.  My beliefs were  always different then the church taught.  It wasn't until I found some books in my teen years that lead me to my path today.  If you knew where I grew up, you would find that very remarkable since I actually found the books hidden in the local library.  Today I am the mother of 3 and a grandmother of 5 with one on the way.  I continue the process of improving myself as I am always learning something new everyday.