growing up in Christian Science

Christian Science First Hand Experiences

I dreamed in a red haze all night.

The following has been submitted by "Anonymous Guy in Ohio." In general, I was a very healthy child growing up in our Christian Science household, so many of the intricacies…

The ExCS July 21, 2019

Christian Science

Interview with the Author of “Cult Survivor”

Cult Survivor by Chrystal Cole is the latest exCS memoir now available from Amazon. The ExCS site sat down with Chrystal to talk about her new book and why she is speaking up. ExChristianScience.com is…

The ExCS October 14, 2018

First Hand Experiences Leaving Christian Science

Chrystal’s Story: Finding My Way to the Quaker Path (Part 2)

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…

Chrystal February 25, 2018

Christian Science

Hindsight is 20/20

This is Part 2 of a multi-part story of one woman's journey leaving Christian Science. For all posts see 'Spice'. I have been unable to see properly for at least…

The ExCS September 24, 2017

Christian Science

Chrystal’s Story – It’s time we teach you how to pray

By Chrystal, an Ex-Christian Scientist Group contributor. Chrystal is a pseudonym, to ensure anonymity. I remember being called in to my parents room, I might have been in third or fourth grade.…

The ExCS June 12, 2016

Christian Science

The Spice of Life – Part 1: Before leaving Christian Science

This is Part 1 of a multi-part story of one woman's journey leaving Christian Science. For all posts see 'Spice'. I was raised in a Radically Reliant Christian Science Household.…

The ExCS March 27, 2016

Christian Science

I’m still the odd man out

By Renee, an Ex-Christian Scientist Group contributor. I am a medical assistant at a health and wellness practice. Recently at work we started this 30-day affirmation challenge. I read through…

The ExCS January 24, 2016

Christian Science

It was our fault that my father died because we let him out of our ‘experience.’

By Sharon, an Ex-Christian Scientist Group contributor. Christian Scientists have a lack of humanity, sympathy, empathy—whatever you want to call it—in the face of death. It’s downright weird. My mother's…

The ExCS December 9, 2015

Christian Science

The following is a collection of contributions from members of the Ex-Christian Science collective about growing up in Christian Science. It was very difficult to explain my religion’s beliefs to my friends. I…

The ExCS December 6, 2015

Christian Science

You were supposed to stay out for two weeks

By Marie. 'Marie' is a pseudonym. This was originally published on Emerging Gently, and it is shared here with permission. My mom sent me back to school too soon after…

The ExCS November 8, 2015