I am participating in a Get Wise* pilot program, to keep myself somewhat accountable, I will sometimes be sharing journal prompts and my responses. What did "knowing the Truth"mean to you in CS? What were the consequences of this term in your life? "Knowing The Truth" meant no matter how much you questioned Christian Science … Continue reading Intro to Trauma – part 2 (week 3)
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Be the “Good Girl,” Intro To Trauma, part 1 (week 2)
I am participating in a Get Wise* pilot program, to keep myself somewhat accountable, I will sometimes be sharing journal prompts and my responses. This post is going to be a little shorter than the last one, because Life Happens in Surprising Ways. It may also be a little vague, because I'm not sure I … Continue reading Be the “Good Girl,” Intro To Trauma, part 1 (week 2)
Instantaneous Healing, a Dumpster Fire Doom Spiral (week 1)
I am participating in a Get Wise* pilot program, to keep myself somewhat accountable, I will sometimes be sharing journal prompts and my responses. What did “instantaneous healing” mean to you in CS? What was the impact of “instantaneous healing” on your life? I have never managed to instantaneously heal anything in my life. While … Continue reading Instantaneous Healing, a Dumpster Fire Doom Spiral (week 1)
Soon they’ll know Santa’s not real.
Originally posted Dec. 11, 2016. Santa still isn't real, and in the following years, most of Kid 2's friends have learned this. Sending you peace, love, and joy this holiday season. My eldest child's teacher sends weekly emails to the class to keep us up-to-date on what is going on in the classroom. The most … Continue reading Soon they’ll know Santa’s not real.
CS Relationship survey results
https://emergegently.wordpress.com/2023/08/06/former-christian-scientists-and-relationships-we-left-together/#more-4355 Shout-out to the blogger over at Emerging Gently for his excellent series of posts about relationships and Christian Science.
Revenge of the Sith – Rogue Feels
This was originally posted on January 15, 2017 and is being re-posted as Star Wars Day (May 4th) has dredged up feelings. For those who care, this post contains Rogue One spoilers, and many feels A few days after the passing of General Leia Organa, my husband and I went and saw Rogue One. When … Continue reading Revenge of the Sith – Rogue Feels
Doubt the size of a mustard seed.
Or why I don’t actively do outreach to Christian Science communities. 31 He told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. 32 Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes … Continue reading Doubt the size of a mustard seed.
A Decade – how is that even possible?
WordPress informs me the 10 year anniversary of this blog is upon us. I'm not sure what to do with that information, but some sort of post acknowledging this passage of time feels appropriate. I would like to thank the former-CS communities for their support, as well as the select family and friends outside the … Continue reading A Decade – how is that even possible?
Jesus Christ is in the subtitle
My thoughts on Leaving Christian Science, 10 Stories of New Faith in Jesus Christ. A few months ago a new book of former-CS stories came out, Lauren Hunter’s Leaving Christian Science, 10 Stories of New Faith in Jesus Christ. I watched her interview with FFCS, I read her interview with the ExCS site, and I … Continue reading Jesus Christ is in the subtitle
you scream, I scream, we all scream
for ice cream... Christian Scientists may abstain from alcohol, but they do not abstain from ice cream. Want to lure teenagers to Wednesday evening testimony meetings? Offer to take them to an ice cream social after. Want to entice your Sunday School class memorizing the Ten Commandments backwards? Offer them ice cream. And then there … Continue reading you scream, I scream, we all scream
kind-ism 