Really happy for you for breaking free. Keep strong in yourself, don't be afraid to try new things. You're always welcome in Whales if you get really bored.

Welcome to the fray.

Come join us.

We have a banquet that serves baby any way you like it.

When I first deconverted, some people tried to convince me that bad things were happebing to me because I didn't believe anymore. It almost made me go back, but I didn't. And I realized that good things happened too. I just didn't appreciate them when I was sad.

Congrats from freeing yourself from the cult and opening your mind to reality. This community will help you with being an Atheist and offer comfort with other issues. I'm sorry for what happened to you and hope that the rest journey of life goes better.

When stepping away from heavy indoctrination & control, it can be helpful to keep in mind Plato's allegory of the cave, reminding oneself of it frequently. Dealing with reality on reality's terms can be a struggle but it's truly what life is about, IMO.

Many of us can empathize with your helping your parents with their challenges. Through it all, keep looking to your newfound reality-based community for support. We truly wish you every success along this new path of your journey.

Good know you became smart enough to break that psychological bond. Welcome

Welcome.

My goodness, I'm shocked at the outpouring of welcome and empathy here! Thank you all for the kind words and for taking the time to read my post. I'm excited to learn

Damn I like your attitude.......hang tough, be good to yourself, and here's wishing youa big load of luck with the rest of your life......

Very sorry to hear of your parents’ illness...that’s the biggie in your statement.

I offer condolences or congratulations on your divorce...please accept whichever applies.

...everything else can be replaced...enjoy the adventure.

There’s nice people here.

Unfortunately we don't deceive and offer mystical comfort, but life is indeed precious and short, so I hope you and your parents can find some happiness through all this. Welcome to the group!

That's a lot to lose, but also a lot to gain.

Now that you have shaken off the shackles of religion you will begin to feel the elations that come with true Freedom of the Mind and the Body.
Welcome to Reality, the ONLY place truly worth living in.

It's tough to wriggle out of the grasp of cultists, especially if your parents are members. I congratulate you, sympathize that you had to go through that, and welcome you to the world of reason, as well as to this site. Your mind will take you as far as you let it.

As you transition out of theism, remember… Just as you never feared the alleged afterlives of other religions, you have no reason to fear the afterlife of your former religion. -HTG

I forgot to mention, my spouse and I don't see each other eye-to-eye. A divorce seems inevitable. My mom passed away recently, and my dad has continuous health issues. But that's what life is about. I was a teacher, and I miss teaching a lot.

First congratulations on getting out the cult. Houses are sold everyday. Divorcing your spouse is a big step, and sometimes necessary. Regarding teaching, once you are a teacher, you will always be a teacher (is in your blood) I am sorry for your parents, it is always sad, but that's our nature. be always aware and enjoy every moment of your life

Welcome. There are many here with similar experiences.

Sometimes in life it's enough to keep your head above the water in survival mode. I excaped the catholic church but sadly after I allowed my children to be indoctrinated.

Welcome! Please don't get offended,scared or annoyed by anyone ?

In one way or another, were we all raised in a cult. But some are a lot worse than others. I joined the Air Force to get out of mine. Then when I went back, I was an atheist. Haha.

i can't even imagine -- i was raised so differently. i admire your ability to break free and to sound so cheerful even during such a ride. welcome!

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G'day! Any particular flavour of cult? Just asking our of idle curiosity, so please feel free to ignore.

Welcome! And congratulations on your newfound freedom!

Welcome. there are some nice people here. What was the cult if you are interested in discussing it ?.