What we’re about
Doubt your beliefs? Have questions about changing or leaving your faith?
You are not alone, and we are here to help each other through this journey.
Learning how to live after questions, doubts, and changing beliefs is a journey. We at Recovering from Religion are intimately familiar with this path and are here to help you to cross that bridge. Our mission is to provide hope, healing, and support to those struggling with doubt or non-belief, and to those who suffer from harm related to religion.
What We're About
The primary focus of a Recovering From Religion support group is to provide ongoing peer support to individuals as they let go of their religious beliefs. This transitional period is an ongoing process that can result in a range of emotions, as well as a ripple effect of consequences throughout an individual’s life. As such the support meetings are safe and anonymous places to express these doubts, fears, and experiences without biased feedback or proselytizing.
These groups are free, small group style meetings. No professional therapist is present, group leaders are volunteers trained in peer support. You are not required to give your real name or show your face on camera. You will be invited, but not required, to talk about yourself and your experiences.
Be aware that trolls sometimes appear. Your group leader will make every effort to eject anyone behaving badly as quickly as possible.
Extra Support:
RfR has an immense database of well-curated digital resources collected on all topics related to doubt, non-belief, and transition out of religion. www.recoveringfromreligion.org/resources
If you find you need to talk with someone before the meeting date, RfR has a Helpline with phone and online chat for that express purpose.
Go to www.recoveringfromreligion.org to find the phone number for your area or to chat online.
If you’re seeking professional help, we can offer the Secular Therapy Project to provide options to connect with a professional therapist. All therapists have been thoroughly vetted by our organization and offer only evidence-based and non-religious treatment. Connect with them at www.seculartherapy.org.
If you would like to learn more about volunteering for RfR go to www.recoveringfromreligion.org/volunteer. We'd love to have you on our team!
To provide feedback on meetings you attend use this link https://forms.gle/yhC7frShmyrRS56G7
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- RfR - Lexington, KY Support Group Meeting (In Person)Brontë Bistro at Joseph-Beth, Lexington, KY
The Lexington, KY Recovering From Religion Support Group meets every other Friday, barring inclement weather or the date falls on a holiday. Register with Meetup to see the meeting place.
Attendees can remain anonymous if they so choose and are not required to tell their story if they do not wish to, but everyone will be welcomed to do so.
The primary focus of a Recovering From Religion support group is to provide ongoing and personal support to individuals as they let go of their religious beliefs. This transitional period is an ongoing process that can result in a range of emotions, as well as a ripple effect of consequences throughout an individual’s life. As such, the support meetings are safe and anonymous places to express these doubts, fears, and experiences without biased feedback or proselytizing.
We are here to help each other through this journey.This is peer support, not professional therapy. Meeting hosts are volunteers trained in reflective listening by Recovering from Religion. They have no professional mental health training or credentials.
This event is free. Recovering from Religion will never ask for payment for any of our support group meetings.
If you find you need to talk with someone before the next support group meeting, RfR has a 24/7 Helpline for that express purpose. Call 844-368-2848 to speak with someone. Go to www.recoveringfromreligion.org and click on the green chat bubble in the lower left corner of the site to chat online. You can also schedule a call or chat.
If you are in need of professional help, we can offer the Secular Therapy Project to provide options to connect with a professional therapist. All therapists have been thoroughly vetted by our organization and offer only evidence-based and non-religious treatment. Connect with them at www.seculartherapy.org.
Like what RfR does? Why not volunteer! There are quite a few options. Head over to www.recoveringfromreligion.org/volunteer for more info.
There is no cost to attend this support group but, if you feel so inclined, donations can be made at www.recoveringfromreligion.org/donate
We're very glad you're here.
To provide feedback on this meeting go here: https://forms.gle/yhC7frShmyrRS56G7
Past events (271)
See all- Network event26 attendees from 69 groups hostingRfRx - Confronting Transphobia in the Secular Community, featuring Arden HartThis event has passed