I am so happy for you. I think I would’ve done the same thing in your position even though it is a bit more inconvenient. I wish I could say that I have found an alternative within the local Episcopal Church that works for me. Unfortunately among the main stream denominations where I live, there is still a high level of irrational intolerance and ignorance. But then I live in the very red state of Florida with an autocratic governor who verges on fascism. I have found my home in the Metropolitan Community Church. That is the group which practices the love, affirmation and acceptance that models the life and example of Jesus.