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Advice on coming out to mom
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ivanthecur May 15. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Hi! New here and needing advice. I was raised by a devout christian mom and completely apathetic dad (to this day I have no idea what he believes) in the bible belt. I didn't really have anything…Continue
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Humble Pie replied to Amber's discussion Advice on coming out to mom"I am so glad to hear that your mom is doing better!
That said, I just wanted to urge caution in the "not into organized religion" bit. That is the kind of line that will get your children Jesus books for every birthday, Christmas,…"
Brent Feeney left a comment for Amber"Happy New Year and welcome aboard! =) Hope you're doing well today..."
Amber replied to Amber's discussion Advice on coming out to mom"Thank you for your good wishes for her health. She is in full remission now, and the doctors have given her a clean bill of health. Unfortunately, she is still in delicate shape; she still talks about being scared and praying about it a…"
lucas ferguson replied to Amber's discussion Advice on coming out to mom"I agree with Michael that there is no easy well to tell you mom. Also, my best wishes for her recovery and for you and your family to cope with her illness. Having said that, my advice would depend on the circumstances:
- If there is a high risk of…"
Michael Black replied to Amber's discussion Advice on coming out to mom"I hope your mother's treatments are going well. If not, I would suggest not enlightening her as to what your religious status is. There is no gentle way to break this news to a believer that loves you. Especially one that is…"
Dr. Terence Meaden left a comment for Amber"Hi Amber
Well done. You have got it right. Welcome to this world of rationality and peace, where pure common sense can be quite enough to lead to the open freethinking wisdom common to non-believers like you and us.
We invite you to join the busy…"
Amber posted a discussionAdvice on coming out to mom
Hi! New here and needing advice. I was raised by a devout christian mom and completely apathetic dad (to this day I have no idea what he believes) in the bible belt. I didn't really have anything else going for me as a kid so being a christian defined everything about me. I am now in my thirties, and my husband and I (we had a VERY christian wedding, ugh) are now atheist/agnostic. This is going to be devastating to my mom, who was diagnosed with cancer last year and that has made her even…See More
Ruth Anthony-Gardner left a comment for Amber"Welcome, Amber! Glad you could join us. :D
Please consider joining a group to meet people and talk about anything that's on your mind, Hang With Friends. You might also like Atheist Teachers, Women Atheists, Female Atheists, and possibly…"
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- At 11:51am on December 28, 2012, Brent Feeney said…
Happy New Year and welcome aboard! =) Hope you're doing well today...
- At 11:52am on December 27, 2012,
Steph S. said… Greetings! Welcome to the site!
- At 11:48am on December 27, 2012, Dr. Terence Meaden said…
Hi Amber
Well done. You have got it right. Welcome to this world of rationality and peace, where pure common sense can be quite enough to lead to the open freethinking wisdom common to non-believers like you and us.
We invite you to join the busy group "ORIGINS: Universe, Astronomy, Life, Earth, Humans, Religion, Gods, Atheism, Evolution, Darwin..." with 720 discussion topics and 3700 members.
http://www.atheistnexus.org/group/originsuniverselifehumankindanddarwin
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- At 11:24pm on December 26, 2012, Ruth Anthony-Gardner said…
Welcome, Amber! Glad you could join us. :D
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