Does Prayer Really Work?

Because I Must Have Done It Wrong

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I was raised Catholic. I never liked going to church. It made me very anxious to be there. Something felt off about it even at a young age. People were going through the motions, but I never felt what I was supposed to feel.

I was baptized as a baby and had my first communion at age 8. However, when the time came to be confirmed, I opted…