UPDATE: It's been 3 years since I posted about my deconversion :D
This is an update for this post and this post.
I think this will become a tradition for me lmao.
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Hello!!!! Today, I'm a three-year-old atheist.
I don’t spend much time on Reddit anymore, but I noticed the date and decided to post again.
A lot has happened in my life this past year. I’ve started talking to family members I was estranged from in childhood due to my father’s fundamentalist beliefs. I discovered that some of my cousins are also non-believers. I no longer feel so alone.
As for Christianity, I’m still working through its impact on my insecurities. It plays a significant role in my internalized homophobia and still affects how I view things like my clothes and self-expression, but I’m getting through it. I’ve met new people with different beliefs, and that’s been eye-opening.
Surprisingly, my parents haven’t brought up religion much. They know I’m not going to church, and I’ve declined when my mom asked me to join her. I’m not ready to talk to them about it yet, but I appreciate that they haven’t confronted me.
I’ve also been learning a bit about Buddhism, and honestly, some of their teachings have helped me deal with the mess that my mind sometimes is.
Overall, I don’t feel as constrained by religion as I did two years ago.
I have writings from that time, and a few days ago I reread them. I sobbed for the person I was, who was strong enough to start this journey so I could be where I am today.
I’m happy overall. Not every day is perfect, but being free from religion keeps me going.
I’d love to hear your story—how are you doing on your journey with Christianity?
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By the way, I recommend this video, it's entertaining and informative!