Can you tell me the observable difference between veneration and worship?
If I am observing you praying how will I see the difference?
you claim to have been a Catholic once, if that was true, you know the answer already. stop playing games, you know you never were taught to worship Mary. if you were never Catholic and all you know about the Church is from what a pastor told you, then i can understand your question, in that case, do your own research.