This essential guide to comingout as a nonbeliever has been written to make it easier for atheists, agnostics, freethinkers, and nonbelievers of all ages and backgrounds to be open about their nonreligiosity while minimizing the negative interactions in familial, social, and professional circles. As a survival guide for nonbelievers who wish to come out, this book provides advice and resources for those interested in publicly rejecting religious dogma as well as real stories from nonbelievers who have experienced comingout to lessthansupportive family or friends. Whether you're new to disbelief and looking for the cleanest possible break from your former faith or you're a lifelong atheist who wants to establish a sense of community with likeminded people, this guide provides useful resources including:tips for handling potential conflicts with believers, the author's answers to some of the most frequently asked questions on behalf of believers, and numerous references to support groups, services, and advocacy organizations dedicated to nontheists. From dealing with grief from a secular perspective to handling potential clashes in religious worldviews between significant others, this book offers multiple perspectives from nonreligious individuals who have generously shared their experiences to help those atheists who may find themselves in similar situations.