What do you do when you're losing your faith, and your interests?

What do you do when you're losing your faith, and your interests?
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Losing someone close to you, for whatever reason, can have a profound impact. What you are feeling may be a latent result of the loss, or it could be just a part of growing up and discovering yourself instead of what your parents have instilled upon you. It may be helpful to seek out the guidance of a counselor.
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