Chrystal’s Story – Going Crazy At Branch Church
This is part of an on-going series, for all posts in this series see the tag Chrystal’s Story. A note from Chrystal: I was born a fourth-generation Christian Scientist, and finally…
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here, take back your bullsh*t
The following is a collection of contributions from members of the Ex-Christian Science collective about leaving Christian Science. One of my favorite moments of my Christian Science departure was packing up a…
Thanksgiving Testimonies
The Thanksgiving Day service is the only 'special' service the Christian Science church offers. The readings from the desk include the Presidential proclamation of Thanksgiving, as well as a…
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Old Habits Die Hard
The following is a collection of contributions from members of the Ex-Christian Science collective about experiences seeking medical care and interacting with medical professionals. Back in 2000, I had this…
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I was crying from relief, not fear.
By Susanna, an Ex-Christian Scientist Group contributor. Susanna is a pseudonym, to ensure anonymity. I had my first panic attack at the age of 28. It came on out of…
Why I’m doing this
My final departure from Christian Science began six years ago, when my Mom unexpectedly became ill and died, all within the span of about three months. She died in excruciating…
Five Questions: S’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…
Five Questions: P’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…
Five Questions: N’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…
Five Questions: M’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…