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I decided it was a totally toxic, dangerous mindset

By Jenny, an Ex-Christian Scientist Group Contributor. I was born into a Christian Science home, but I began to have serious doubts after my mother died of untreated cancer when…
Posted by The ExCS May 1, 2015
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If people were doing something different I internally judged them

By an anonymous Ex-Christian Scientist Group Contributor. I felt God's hand was in everything that unfolded for me. I couldn't take a step without praying about it, and all right decisions, activity,…
Posted by The ExCS May 1, 2015
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I can just sit here and think it all better

By Heidi, an Ex-Christian Scientist Group Contributor.   I just spent eleven days alone in the remotest parts of Big Bend National Park on a research project, and in my…
Posted by The ExCS May 1, 2015
Posted inLeaving Christian Science

A Reflection of Perfection

By an anonymous Ex-Christian Scientist Group Contributor.   I was raised in Christian Science in Canada. We were a rare species! I was a fourth generation Christian Scientist. I recalled this…
Posted by The ExCS May 1, 2015
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I’m a recovering Christian Scientist: Lilly’s Thoughts

By Lilly, an Ex-Christian Scientist Group Contributor. Lilly is a pseudonym, to ensure anonymity. I'm a recovering Christian Scientist. There are many layers to shed, and I am thankful it is finally…
Posted by The ExCS May 1, 2015
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Reshaping My Distorted Image of Doctors

By an anonymous Ex-Christian Scientist Group Contributor.   I went to the doctor for the first time when I was fourteen years old. Months of caring for my mother as…
Posted by The ExCS May 1, 2015
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I Had Prostate Cancer

By an anonymous Ex-Christian Scientist Group contributor.   I was ailing. My son noticed and insisted I have a physical. A PSA blood test indicated I had prostate cancer. I was…
Posted by The ExCS May 1, 2015
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I maintained appearances in order to please my parents

By Tessa, an Ex-Christian Scientist Group Contributor. Tessa is a pseudonym, to ensure anonymity.   I stayed with Christian Science out of family loyalty and guilt for decades, eventually living a…
Posted by The ExCS April 30, 2015
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I stepped away from Christian Science, as a test.

By Marie, an Ex-Christian Scientist Group Contributor. Marie is a pseudonym, to ensure anonymity.   I stepped away from Christian Science, as a test. I spent a week not worrying…
Posted by The ExCS April 30, 2015
Posted inLeaving Christian Science

I just went on an Amazon bender.

I just went on an Amazon bender. I originally went on to find a paperback version of Carolyn Fraser's book, ‘God’s Perfect Child’ for my husband, and stumbled on several…
Posted by The ExCS April 29, 2015

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