Hillary
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Post by Hillary on Jun 14, 2009 22:35:19 GMT -5
I have lurked for quite some time but would like to make an official introduction. My name is Hillary McFarland and I am the oldest daughter from a quiverfull family with eleven children. I am a Christian and happily married. Facing the hurts and the spiritual/emotional/intellectual and other abuses that are inherently entwined with a patriocentric lifestyle have led me on a long, dark journey . . . which included, as is so often with spiritually abusive groups, quitting everything remotely religious (including Bible reading) for a time in an effort to seek recovery and to hear God for myself. I am writing a book from a Christian worldview for other daughters such as myself who do not want to walk away from God but who remain wounded, confused, heartbroken, and gripped with fear. I weep for those who have been injured in His name and I grow fierce wishing to proclaim the truth of His goodness and love. I will probably continue to mostly lurk but may pop up to comment from time to time. quiveringdaughters.com/
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Post by pandapaws on Jun 15, 2009 6:01:40 GMT -5
Hello, Hillary. Nice to see you here. I am just checking out your blog and it looks really interesting. ;D
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Post by rosa on Jun 15, 2009 10:06:19 GMT -5
Hi Hillary! I've looked at your blog before, and i'm looking forward to the book!
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Post by grandmalou on Jun 15, 2009 10:47:38 GMT -5
Welcome, Hillary, and (((HUGS))) to you!
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Post by krwordgazer on Jun 16, 2009 1:11:00 GMT -5
Welcome, Hillary! Your voice as a second-generation Quiverer is a very valuable one. So glad you're here!
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Hillary
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Post by Hillary on Jun 16, 2009 8:19:12 GMT -5
Thank you so much for the welcome! Hugs!!!!!
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Post by philosophia on Jun 16, 2009 23:11:37 GMT -5
Hillary,
I spend last evening enjoying your website and links. What a wonderful resource! Thanks so much, and welcome!
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Hillary
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"Quivering Daughters ~ Hope and Healing for the Daughters of Patriarchy" Now Available!
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Post by Hillary on Jun 20, 2009 8:27:56 GMT -5
Thank you, Philosophia! I like your screen name very much!
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Post by stampinmama on Jun 22, 2009 18:22:12 GMT -5
Hey Hillary- So glad to see you here! I've been out of the loop for a few weeks between going to a wedding and then having company for 2 weeks, but I'll be back on the boards again to participate soon. -Erika Martin
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Post by tapati on Jul 10, 2009 16:18:17 GMT -5
Hi Hillary, I've been following your blog--powerful stuff! The post on isolationism was amazing!
Sorry for my belated welcome but I've only just now started to catch up on introductions.
Glad you're here!
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Hillary
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"Quivering Daughters ~ Hope and Healing for the Daughters of Patriarchy" Now Available!
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Post by Hillary on Jul 17, 2009 22:49:24 GMT -5
Tapati, thank you so much for your kind words and the welcome!!! Great to see you too, Erika!!
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