I was born in the Netherlands in 1996. Both of my parents were atheists, but I was indoctrinated into Catholicism at a Catholic school. At age 7 I started to read non-fiction books and became fascinated by the world around me. I always asked my father about evolution and the origin of the universe. When I was 12 I decided to teach myself English. As a result, I was able learn about other countries and cultures. It was a slow process that eventually led me to becoming an atheist.