Well, ‘becoming atheist’ is shedding a shitload of ..shit Not focusing on nonsense gives you more time to sort through the real problems of life -- they (don't) do not disappear, but become front & center when not intermixed with unhealthy cultural expectations..

As I continue to notice religious behavior and affiliations from the outside, their support group is contingent on giving away your freewill and personal sovereignty. Sure, they may find you a job, or a mate, or childcare ..or provide sympathy in times of need … but it’s at a cost too high ..as if you’d sold your soul.

You won’t be going it alone though, you’ve got us ...not sure if we can provide child care or employment ... but maybe a mate

PS - had to ..mess/ edit my post due to all the weird things that go wrong using basic forms of text punctuation on this platform - not the first time, but sure a pain..

yep, it is amazing when the haze clears, and you can see reality it is something much more powerful than myths.