What we’re about
Recovering from Religion Australia is an independent, registered Australian organisation dedicated to supporting individuals across the country who are experiencing harm and abuse in religious or other contexts.
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 connecting others with support, resources, community, and most of all, hope.
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.
RfR has an immense collection of well-curated resources available as you go through your journey. The page includes resources for mental and physical crises, working with relationships, for issues stemming from specific religions, coming out stories, and much more. Head to www.recoveringfromreligion.org/resources for these helpful resources.
If you find you need to talk with someone before the meeting date, RfR has a hotline and online chat for that express purpose. Go to www.recoveringfromreligion.au 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
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•OnlineLGBTQA+ Online Support Group - Recovering from Religion
Online97 attendees from 71 groups****GO TO EVENTBRITE FOR LINK TO MEETING:****
RfR LGBTQA+ Virtual Support Group Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
This is an RfR-wide event, not tied to a particular location.
*NOTE: This meeting is solely for individuals who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Asexual, or any other non-traditional gender or sexuality. Please do not join if this does not describe you.
The Recovering from Religion LGBTQA+ VIRTUAL support group will meet the 3rd Sunday of each month @ 2pm Central Time (USA), unless the date falls on a holiday.
This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom, and a link will be provided upon registration through Eventbrite. It is our goal to provide a safe, respectful, and confidential space for folks struggling with issues related to religious harm, doubt, or non-belief. Attendees are welcome to share, and may also decide to remain anonymous if they so choose.
Real names are not required. Cameras are not required to be on.
No disrespect will be tolerated. Trolls will be ejected and reported immediately. Late attendees may or may not be admitted, at the hosts discretion.1 attendee from this group - Network event
•OnlineSpecial Christmas Day Online Support Group Meeting (2pm central)
Online3 attendees from 74 groups*** PLEASE GO TO EVENTBRITE TO RSVP AND GET A LINK: ***
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1978291874250?aff=oddtdtcreator
About this special event:
For many of us living in areas shaped or influenced by Christianity, our lives may have become filled with or surrounded by Christmas-time songs, gatherings, food, drink, family events, parties, and religious rituals and ceremonies. For some, these may not be full of joy and can even be reminders of something painful or uncomfortable. Many people may be struggling emotionally around this time, so RfR is hosting an informal support group / hangout for everyone who may feel isolated and want to talk. Also welcome are those who aren't struggling but might just want to say hello and share a friendly face. Please come as you are and drop in as needed. This meeting is open to all and will be held on zoom. Attendees are welcome to share, but may also remain anonymous if they so choose.
This event is meant for support on what for some can be a challenging day. This SPECIAL Christmas Day (Dec 25) support group/hangout is more casual than a regular support group so it's ok if you can't stay for long or need to drop in partway through. This can be a challenging day for some, so we want to provide support to each other. Please join us !
What Recovering from Religion is about:
The primary focus of Recovering From Religion is to provide ongoing and personal support to individuals as they examine, change, or possibly choose to let go of some of their religious beliefs. We are NOT here to deconvert anyone or tell anyone what to believe, but we ARE here to offer understanding, support, and healing during what can often be a challenging and emotional transitional period. As such, RfR support group 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 process.
There is no cost to attend this special event but, if you feel so inclined, donations can be made at https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/donate
If you need someone to talk to before your meeting date, RfR offers both a hotline and an online chat for immediate support.
Call (844) 368-2848 or visit www.recoveringfromreligion.org to chat online.
Please note that RfR volunteers are peer supporters, not licensed therapists. If you feel you may benefit from professional mental health support, we encourage you to explore the Secular Therapy Project. This service connects you with thoroughly vetted therapists who provide only evidence-based, non-religious treatment. Fees, insurance, and sliding scale options vary by provider.
Learn more at www.seculartherapy.org.
Looking for reliable information but don’t know where to start? Browse our extensive resource database:
https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/resources
Love what RfR does? Consider volunteering! We offer a variety of roles and would be glad to have you.
Explore opportunities at www.recoveringfromreligion.org/volunteer
Unable to make it to a meeting—or want to attend more? Support groups are offered nearly every day, most of them online. You do not need to live in the same city or state to join an online group.
View our full calendar here: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/sg-calendar
Have feedback or concerns? Please share your thoughts with us through our anonymous feedback form:
https://forms.gle/abxkXCCPCbxjFQuY8
For all RfR links, programs, and resources in one place, visit our Linktree:
https://linktr.ee/RecoveringFromReligion
Past events
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