Hi Sharon. Welcome! Luckily my family's not the problem, at least my immediate family. Unfortunately, I work with several very uptight Christians who spew forth the most bigoted stuff I've heard in person. And the director of my division is heavily involved in the church, so even though it's probably unwarranted, I'm afraid to tell people point blank that I'm an atheist. I have one friend at work who is a freethinker, along with his wife, so we have a blast when we work together. You'll find some great people here. Once again, welcome. And know that you're not alone. Feel free to vent your feelings.