Helllo Everyone

[inferno_ink]

I’ve been struggling with my former faith for several years now and I’ve just come to the full realization that I’m an atheist. While I am fully accepting in my atheism, I married my wife as a Christian 13 years ago. She is devout but does not know about the change I’ve undergone. So now, my days are full of anxiety as I prepare to tell her. And oddly, while I am fully prepared to lose her, I am not ready to lose my daughters who are 6 and 4. I am currently seeking therapy as I know this is not going to be pretty as nearly my entire family are devout practicing Christians. Having been in therapy previously, I know that part of it is having a support system in place. Obviously I need other like minded individuals in my support system. I found this forum during a late night web binge on being an atheist for the first time. Thanks for reading my ramble.

[brewer]

Welcome.

I'd give a more detailed response but intro threads are not the right place.

[inferno_ink]

Welcome.

I'd give a more detailed response but intro threads are not the right place.

Thanks. It was probably a little much for an intro. I’ll post in the appropriate category soon!

[Fireball]

Welcome!

[Rhizomorph13]

Welcome to the forum. It sounds like you are in a really hard position. I do not envy you're plight. Hopefully you can come out and be accepted.

One way to couch your new found shift in mindset is to explain that belief is not a choice. I would also recommend pointing out that you do not plan to be a proselytizing force for atheism and you do not plan on shunning them or mocking their beliefs.

removing religious thinking from your mind can be very difficult.

[Sal]

Welcome.

Without going too far into your situation - I hope it pans out.

[The Valkyrie]

Welcome.

[Gwaithmir]

[HappySkeptic]

Welcome fellow former Christian.

[Peebothuhlu]

Hello!