What we’re about
Doubt your beliefs? Have questions about changing or leaving your faith?
You are not alone. We are here to help.
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.
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 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. Attendees are not required to give a real name or show their faces on camera, although some do. Attendees will be invited, but not required, to talk about themselves and their experiences.
Be aware that trolls sometimes appear. The group leader will make every effort to eject anyone behaving badly as quickly as possible. For safety, we recommend that attendees do not display their full names and do not give identifying details about themselves.
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.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Network event10 attendees from 67 groups hostingRfRx- Unmasking the Myths of Tourette Syndrome, Featuring Adrienne HillLink visible for attendees
Tourette Syndrome has been widely misunderstood throughout history and even today. During the Spanish Inquisition, individuals exhibiting Tourette-like behaviors were sometimes accused of being possessed by demons and tragically burned at the stake. In modern times, people may avoid seeking appropriate treatment because of psychiatric denial, hoping that prayer, positive thoughts, diet, or simply just growing out of it will improve the condition.
Join Adrienne Hill as she talks about the sounds, movements and myths surrounding Tourette Syndrome. Join us for the conversation and stay for the hangout after the show!
The first hour will be the topic discussion, followed by a Q&A session in which you can ask the guests your great questions. After the Q&A we’ll open up the lines for everyone and just talk and hangout for a bit with the hosts and guest(s). For RfRx comments, inquiries & topical questions, email us at RfRx@recoveringfromreligion.org.
Join in on the Zoom Meeting: http://tinyurl.com/weeklyrfrx
Meeting ID: 186 729 414
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This RfRx session will be recorded and posted on the RfR YouTube channel along with all previous RfRx sessions: http://www.youtube.com/recoveringfromreligion.
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. We are here to help each other through this journey.
There is no cost to attend RfRx but, if you feel so inclined, donations can be made at http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/donate
Any time you are struggling with religious doubts or fears you can connect with a trained RfR Helpline agent 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To chat online go to http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org.
To talk over the phone, dial:
(844) 368-2848 in the US & Canada
+3 4505 2402 in Australia
+20 3856 8791 in the UK
+27 11 043 5323 in South AfricaIf 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 http://www.seculartherapy.org.
RfR has an immense collection of well-curated resources available as you go through your journey, including resources for mental and physical crises, working with relationships, issues stemming from specific religions, coming out stories, and much more. Head to http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/resources for these helpful resources
Like what RfR does? Why not volunteer! There are quite a few options and we are always in need of volunteers. Head over to http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/volunteer for more info.
- Recovering From Religion New Zealand Virtual Support Group MeetingLink visible for attendees
The New Zealand Recovering From Religion support group's meeting will be a virtual one. Attendees can remain anonymous if they so choose and are not required to share their story if they do not wish to, but everyone will be welcomed to do so.
Join the Zoom video chat Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84797975992
Zoom will work on PC, Mac, Linux, Android, iPhone, etc. You can also call into the meeting by using the numbers & the meeting ID below.
Meeting ID: 847 9797 5992
Call in numbers:
+64 9 884 6780 New Zealand
+61 8 6119 3900 Australia
+44 208 080 6592 United Kingdom
+1 669 444 9171 US
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbiL7VWlTSThe 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.There is no cost to attend this support group but, if you feel so inclined, donations can be made at www.recoveringfromreligion.org/donate
If you find you need to talk with someone before the meeting date, RfR has a hotline and online chat for that express purpose. Call +61 3 4505 2402 to speak with a trained agent or go to www.recoveringfromreligion.org to chat online.
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.
- Recovering From Religion New Zealand Virtual Support Group MeetingLink visible for attendees
The New Zealand Recovering From Religion support group's meeting will be a virtual one. Attendees can remain anonymous if they so choose and are not required to share their story if they do not wish to, but everyone will be welcomed to do so.
Join the Zoom video chat Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84797975992
Zoom will work on PC, Mac, Linux, Android, iPhone, etc. You can also call into the meeting by using the numbers & the meeting ID below.
Meeting ID: 847 9797 5992
Call in numbers:
+64 9 884 6780 New Zealand
+61 8 6119 3900 Australia
+44 208 080 6592 United Kingdom
+1 669 444 9171 US
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbiL7VWlTSThe 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.There is no cost to attend this support group but, if you feel so inclined, donations can be made at www.recoveringfromreligion.org/donate
If you find you need to talk with someone before the meeting date, RfR has a hotline and online chat for that express purpose. Call +61 3 4505 2402 to speak with a trained agent or go to www.recoveringfromreligion.org to chat online.
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.
- Recovering From Religion New Zealand Virtual Support Group MeetingLink visible for attendees
The New Zealand Recovering From Religion support group's meeting will be a virtual one. Attendees can remain anonymous if they so choose and are not required to share their story if they do not wish to, but everyone will be welcomed to do so.
Join the Zoom video chat Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84797975992
Zoom will work on PC, Mac, Linux, Android, iPhone, etc. You can also call into the meeting by using the numbers & the meeting ID below.
Meeting ID: 847 9797 5992
Call in numbers:
+64 9 884 6780 New Zealand
+61 8 6119 3900 Australia
+44 208 080 6592 United Kingdom
+1 669 444 9171 US
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbiL7VWlTSThe 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.There is no cost to attend this support group but, if you feel so inclined, donations can be made at www.recoveringfromreligion.org/donate
If you find you need to talk with someone before the meeting date, RfR has a hotline and online chat for that express purpose. Call +61 3 4505 2402 to speak with a trained agent or go to www.recoveringfromreligion.org to chat online.
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.
Past events (392)
See all- Network event9 attendees from 67 groups hostingRecovering from Religion PARENTS VIRTUAL CHAPTER Support GroupThis event has passed