Periagoge
Scenario

When honesty about atheism might harm vulnerable family members

I'm considering coming out as atheist to my family but my grandmother is 95 and very religious and I'm afraid it might literally kill her.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Personal authenticity becomes ethically complicated when truth-telling could cause genuine harm to beloved family members.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Atheist and secular identity?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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