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The ExCS May 12, 2024

Leaving Christian Science

Sometimes Self-Care is Bubble Baths & Chocolate, Sometimes it is going to the Dentist

A facebook community member reflects on what self care looks like now that she has left Christian Science. I’ve been dealing with whelming anxiety for a few days now. Not…

The ExCS October 13, 2024

Books

“Simple” Ideas

We are revisiting content from other former-CS content creators and sharing posts that we feel might be helpful or of interest.This post originally appeared at Kindism.org and is reprinted with…

The ExCS September 15, 2024

Believing & Practicing Christian Science Historical Context

Church Policy & Medical Care

Does anyone know the year when the Mother Church began changing their language regarding medical care? Basically when they start started saying that CSers have a choice about whether or…

The ExCS August 4, 2024

Christian Science

Five Questions – Prin Edition (Chrystal’s Answers)

When people leave Christian Science there are five questions that pop up again and again. We can only answer these questions for ourselves. By sharing these answers, we hope to shed a little light into…

Chrystal July 14, 2024

Christian Science Health Resources Resources

Mental Health Support, Books & YouTube Videos

Many thanks to those who helped compile these lists and resources. Leaving Christian Science: The Mental Health Episodes Licensed social worker and former guest Cara returns to answer some questions…

The ExCS April 14, 2024

Believing & Practicing First Hand Experiences

Easter Baskets Confound Me (re-post)

Originally posted April 2019. Happy Easter to those who celebrate Contributor Chrystal You can refer to so many posts on this page that share that “The Manual of The Mother…

The ExCS March 31, 2024

Health Resources Resources

Resources for former-CS to share with their therapists

Now that you've found a therapist, how do you explain Christian Science? Your experience with Christian Science should be front and center, but we understand how difficult Christian Science can…

The ExCS March 17, 2024

Health Resources Resources

Step-By-Step: Finding a Therapist

How to find a therapist is an evergreen topic among former-Christian Scientists. In the United States, folks can get in touch with their insurance companies or speak to their primary…

The ExCS March 10, 2024

Christian Science Health Resources Resources

How to tell your medical provider about your CS background

How to tell your medical provider about your CS background is an ever-green topic that comes up for the ex-Christian Science community, so we reached out to our Facebook group…

The ExCS February 18, 2024