Ex-Church of Christ Support Board

Hello all! I am actually returning to this board years later and am so glad to see there is still a support forum for survivors of this spiritually abusive church. Let me introduce or reintroduce myself.
My name is Rachel and I am 27. I grew up in the church and went to Freed-Hardeman. It was at FHU that I first left the church for a more charismatic, non-denominational church. It was then that I joined this forum. But I had that little fear in my heart of what if they're right, so I actually went back and got engaged to a coC preacher to kind of make myself stay so I could get to heaven...
Well long story short, the engagement broke off and I've been out as a lesbian for a little over three years now. I am not spiritually practicing but I play piano for a church. My life has had many ups and downs and I working hard to heal from all the trauma and abuse I suffered, both inside and outside this church. I think the coC is conducive to extreme black and white thinking and fills its adherents with judgment and fear.
My family and I are at odds but I have a strong support system. I look forward to getting acquainted with you all on here. Thanks for reading!

Rachel

Hi Rachel, glad you're here. I am also new here. I have been reading a lot of posts on this board, and realizing that we all seem to have many hurts and scars that we've received from this legalistic denomination. Best wishes to you.

Welcome Rachel

Thanks guys

Glad to see a voice from the past.

Welcome back, Rachel! You've had quite an adventure since you were first with us.
Glad to see you again!

Welcome back.

Welcome back, RHR!!! Good to see you.

Welcome back, Rachel. Glad you found us again!

I remember you, Rachel! Welcome back!