Ex-Church of Christ Support Board

I think that the thing that matters most to a lot of COC christians is how they appear to other people especially in the church. I have noticed how embarassed song leaders get when they mess up and how snobby people in pews laugh at them. It all seems like some spectacular performance that just so h...

Thanks for all the clarifications! My parents are not even the least bit tolerant. I am currently seeing a counselor, but I don't think I'm anywhere ready to bring them into the conversation. I really appreciate all of the welcomes and support, it's nice to feel not so alone.

Hello! I feel guilty even being here... Hopefully those feelings will fade. I was raised CoC and I now attend college in my hometown. Since starting college I have stopped going at all and have been bombarded with messages from random old people and I can't visit my parents without them reprimanding...