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This sounds very similar to my situation. My progression from CHL holder "just in case" to "carrying as often as possible" came at a speed that surprised myself as much as it surprised my wife. She is still acclimating to the concept and is more receptive in some places/areas than in others.

Church was one of those areas that seemed/felt awkward at first. But then, it felt awkward to me also - it took me several weeks before I was willing to do it. I didn't have any concerns as far as it being inappropriate in the House of God. But I was concerned about it being a stumbling block to others - and I think those were her concerns as well. The thought of being outed during the "hugfest" was as big for me as it was for her.

Buy a couple of things happened ... One is you start to realize just how easy it is to conceal and the tips about keeping your strong arm low during a hug really pay off. So the, first the fear of being outed in the first places drops to near nothing. Not just for me, but for her. Then, you start to become comfortable in your own skin and being ready to defend your position should the issue come up.

Also, while volunteering, my wife was talking to an older, respected couple in church talking about an incident where they were in an area and suddenly felt a little 'unsafe', and the wife said she asked her husband "you are packing, right?". So whether or not others carry in church, you do start to realize that there are more of us out there than we might otherwise realize.