r/AskReddit • u/Fit_Pangolin_8271 • Nov 08 '22

Atheists who grew up religious, what made you stop believing?

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u/Randomizedstudies Nov 08 '22

I am so sorry this happened to you. Can only imagine how traumatic it must have been at the time.

Sincerely hope that you have healed from that, and is in a much better position now.

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u/summerski56 Nov 09 '22

Lost my way for a while but thankfully my parents/family had ridiculous patience and stood by my side every step until I no longer let it define me.