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Meeting a chaplain for the first time can feel uncertain. You may wonder if they will preach at you, report what you say, or expect you to believe something you do not. None of that is what a chaplain is for. A chaplain is a trained, confidential presence who meets you where you are, on your terms, ...
You can ask for chaplain support without telling your whole story. A first conversation does not require a full history, a religious label, or a decision about what you believe.
You remain in control of what you share. You can name one concern, ask a practical question, request quiet company, or say ...
