Hello
My name is Kat and I live near Boston and am the mom of 4 kids. My oldest was diagnosed with a nasty, terminal (genetic) brain disease over 3 years ago and the amount of "God" "Prayer" comments have pushed me to realize that I am an atheist. I never held religious beliefs but my journey in life has brought me to you and to join this site. My parents were raised Christian and my mother had to attend so much church growing up that she never forced us to go.
I wish people would stop pushing their beliefs down my throat. If the roles were reversed and I started pushing my beliefs on them, I'd lose friends rapidly.
Thanks for having me. I'm 34 and like Jeeps, my friends (Christian, Atheist or otherwise), red wine and DNA. <3
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Permalink Reply by Lars NIelsen on -
Hey and welcome.
Hope you and your family is well (you hopefully know what I mean), despite the hardships you go through
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Permalink Reply by onyango makagutu on -
Welcome Kat and have fun while around here
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Permalink Reply by archaeopteryx on -
Welcome Kat - I'm glad you're here, but sorry for the reason. What is the status of your eldest, if it doesn't make you uncomfortable to talk about it?
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Permalink Reply by Kat on -
She has Juvenile Batten Disease, age 12 with a life expectancy of late teens to early 20's. She has gone completely blind and is currently losing her brain cells (aka the abilities to walk, talk, eat and think). It sucks but acceptance has allowed me to move on with our lives and give my children (including and especially her) some really badass memories. :)
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Permalink Reply by archaeopteryx on
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My heart certainly goes out to her. Too late for her, but for others, one day science - not religion - will find a way to correct such genetic defects in the embryo. You're a strong woman.
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Permalink Reply by Dale Headley on -
I am very saddened by your personal tragedy. But I'm uplifted by your courage in facing it with intelligent realism. Please say strong!
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Permalink Reply by Edward Regis Condon on -
Hi Kat-
Welcome! I agree with Dale....you have a lot of courage. Stay strong and feel free to say what you want here. I find very little "judging" in these forums.
best,
ed
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Permalink Reply by RobertPiano on -
Kat,
Your attitude is inspiring..
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Permalink Reply by Meg Fields on -
Welcome Kat :)
Sorry to hear about your little girl, but I have to agree with everyone that your attitude is most certainly inspiring and you're very strong to face this with a cloud-free mind. I hope TA provides a small sanctuary in the world of religious delusions for you as its done for myself and many others <3
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