I have introduced myself yet, I’m Amber, mother of 3 beautiful little girls. I’m a stay at home mom. And have always questioned my faith to God. But recently came out to my families about it. Living under the Bible Belt has definitely made it very hard! Any help would be appreciated!
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.Welcome here from me too. You have already done the hardest part, it took a lot of courage to tell your family so well done. We all love our families and want their approval, but we owe it to ourselves to follow our own hearts and minds. You don’t tell us how they reacted when you told them, but I presume they didn’t take the news well. It will be hard for you because you will probably be feeling guilt tinged with relief that you’ve taken that first step. It will be scary, especially if there are no others around who are like minded...it will feel very isolating. It is always easier in life to be one of a like minded group, it feels secure because we are herd animals. You mention your three daughters and they naturally must be your first priority, but you don’t say anything about a partner. Whatever your domestic circumstances, and no matter how hard it is, stay strong, You have found in us here a refuge...you can voice your fears and difficulties and be assured we will do our best to give you advice and support.
Marionville
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Aug 23, 2018
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My father is still to this day texting and trying to change my thoughts on it all. My mother litterly laughed and said I’m just being silly. They are just so blinded. I just don’t understand!
I do have a husband. He believes in God also. But is open to seeing why I don’t know and has even admitted on a few occasions that he himself doesn’t know. He never tries to guilt me into anything like everyone else does tho. Thankfully he is much more understanding. However did tell me at first that it hurt him for me to think there was possibly no God!
@AmberTipton05 I’m glad your husband is at least open to listening to your views. We sometimes grow away from our parents when we become adults. We are fully independent beings and free to think different thoughts from them....I hope they come to respect your views and accept that you no longer believe in god. True believers think the rest of us are going to go to hell, so they will feel concern out of love for you.
Hi Amber! Welcome to the site! Even surrounded by bible thumpers, maybe especially then, be true to yourself, your beliefs and your convictions. You're not alone.
Dew25
Level 7
Aug 23, 2018
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Thank you! It has definitely been rough!
Just tell people your waiting for a sign on which church you should be going to, and they should leave you alone. As long as you believe in an invisible man in the sky, they think your safe. They are mostly scared of women that have individual thoughts and think for themselves.
Randalltague
Level 4
Aug 23, 2018
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Howdy and welcome here.
gsiamne
Level 8
Aug 23, 2018
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Hello! And thank you! I’m am happy to be here!
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Aug 23, 2018
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Thank you for all the information! I will look into it more !
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