I came to become an atheist after generally doubting the church, a lot of religious trauma (if you could even call it that?), and probably also just being gay.
May I ask what made you doubt “the church”?
I’m asking because I’m interested in hearing what makes people lose faith. For me, it was – somewhat simplified – the combined effect of studying science (physics, mathematics, computing), reading up on evolution, becoming interested in critical examination of extraordinary claims, experiencing creationists up close, and learning about the abuses of religious cults.
I was really into science and philosophy at a young age. Also, I used to watch a LOT lot of atheist content in 5th grade, so that was the nail on the coffin for me.