This will be my first post here, and it is very difficult to write, as silly as that may seem. I suppose it is not helped when I have been very honest here on my profile regarding things that I normally am not particularly forward with. Hello massive anxiety.
I have received a warm reception from the welcome committee volunteers. Very friendly and helpful. Taking the time to say hello, ECT. to newbies is a really an awesome thing to do. It is strange and somewhat scary to be in a place where I do not have to hide behind a mask. The kindness is very much appreciated.
I hope to maybe get to know a few people better, or at least branch out a little bit socially. It is a rare pleasure to be able to share thoughts with others, unconcerned of the repercussions of honesty.
To anyone who reads this, if you should feel so inclined, please feel free to say hello or whatever else you may wish to say.
Thank you to all who take the time to read this.
(The response to this post has been massive!!! Thank each and everyone of you who have taken the time to say hello and such. I appreciate all of you for taking the time to do it. It is really nice to have seemingly been so warmly embraced by everyone. I want to apologize to anyone I do not personally respond to. I am going to try and give each and every person the thank you they deserve, but if I miss you, or it takes awhile, please have no doubt that your response is very much appreciated. This place has gotten off to a really awesome start. Thank you all again!!!"
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Welcome to the community. As you can already see, there are a lot of nice, intelligent nonbelievers here (and a few believers too). =]
IAMGROOT
Level 7
Oct 23, 2018
1
@SeptemberRain Me too! =]
Welcome. You seem kind and sensitive. There are some good people here. Some outspoken, but still very good. I'd suggest also exploring the groups on here, you may find good stuff there as well.
bleurowz
Level 8
Oct 23, 2018
2
Yes, some outspoken and for the most part respectful of other thoughts and opinions!
I'm one of the people who took the time to read your post. That was sweet of me. What I nice person I must be. 
Sgt_Spanky
Level 8
Oct 23, 2018
1
Welcome! Glad you took the step and joined the group.
TimWhitaker
Level 6
Oct 23, 2018
0
Hello, and welcome... I'm pretty new here too and have, so far, been happy with my stay. Big hugs!?⚘?
SleeplessInTexas
Level 8
Oct 23, 2018
2
Shy wave and small but twinkly smile from across the Atlantic.
MrBeelzeebubbles
Level 7
Oct 23, 2018
1
Welcome to the community! There are lots of friendly people here. A number of us have also been through journeys where we were part of communities that weren't accepting of non-religious "sinners". There are also quite a few groups - some serious and others for fun. As others have said, just be yourself and have fun.
Mofferatu
Level 7
Oct 23, 2018
1
Good for you in reaching out. It sounds like you've had some real intense experiences with people not accepting that you don't follow claims about the supernatural. We've mostly all been there. So, be yourself and welcome.
HonkyBMcfunky
Level 6
Oct 23, 2018
1
I'm glad to see another north Texan here, I'm living to the west of you a few hundred miles hiding in the shinnery NW of Abilene. I know some of what you are facing, our county judge has two great big Ted Cruz signs on his property.
DaveSchumacher
Level 7
Oct 23, 2018
0
I read your profile and there's much in common with me. I am new on this site too. Welcome to the group.
jimdaughters
Level 5
Oct 23, 2018
1
It is long but I read it you are wonderful!
PinkyandtheBrain
Level 7
Oct 23, 2018
1
Ahoy matey. Abandon all anxiety those that enter here. Welcome aboard.
Beowulfsfriend
Level 9
Oct 23, 2018
1
Enjoy being online again!
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