But that belief lays with you and you alone in this place. It might not be easy to accept, but surely you understand that people here are not of the same views as those of your world?

I'm not saying it is simple to let go of.... The past is difficult to cut away, and it would doubtlessly be difficult after living your life in such a way. But you have a chance to live your life differently then you have until now, if you want to try. You have a chance to rise above those beliefs.