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Post by Vyckie D. Garrison on Feb 18, 2010 9:53:55 GMT -5
Unequally Yoked: A Story of Submission to an Unbeliever ~ Part 1: Introduction by Runawaybride nolongerquivering.com/2010/02/18/unequally-yoked-a-story-of-submission-to-an-unbeliever/Runawaybride is adding hers to the growing collection of NLQ stories ~ I really believe that the more former QFers who are willing to speak out at No Longer Quivering ~ the harder it is for Quiverfull leaders to ignore our collective voice. Thank you so much, Runawaybride ~ may you find support, encouragement, and validation for your strength and courage in walking away from such an insidious worldview and its consequent lifestyle. While searching for graphics to illustrate Runawaybride's story ~ we came across these bears in all manner of dress ~ and decided they'll add some fun and lightheartedness to her story of brainwashing and abuse which is otherwise quite horrific. In the chat room, I have mentioned what I'm calling the NLQ OMG! Factor ~ an admittedly subjective way of rating the sheer unbelievable outrageousness of the abuse which women have endured due to strict adherence to the QF beliefs. Runawaybride's story: Unequally Yoked ~ A Story of Submission to an Unbeliever will definitely add to the over-all NLQ OMG! Factor ~ which is already over the top. (((((Hugs to you, Runawaybride))))) ~ and thanks again for sharing.
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Post by hopewell on Feb 18, 2010 15:25:05 GMT -5
Please, please hurry up and post part 2!! This is a really interesting story!
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Post by susan on Feb 18, 2010 17:04:30 GMT -5
Oh, I'm glad we'll be getting to hear your story more in depth, Runawaybride!
Thank you for sharing, and, like Hopewell, I look forward eagerly to your next installment.
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Post by arietty on Feb 18, 2010 18:34:25 GMT -5
OH painful to read, the lure "Perhaps it was the wholesome, healthy happy people and beautifully dressed children – the kind of life I wanted my daughter to have."
Indeed.
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Post by WanderingOne on Feb 18, 2010 19:06:30 GMT -5
Runawaybride--thanks for sharing your story--like everyone else here I look forward to reading more!
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Post by wendy on Feb 18, 2010 23:41:18 GMT -5
I haven't even finished reading your post yet, but I had to comment about your hyperemisis. Yes, yes, yes! Me, too! And my a$$ of a doctor (1st and 2nd pregnancy) just treated me terribly. REQUIRED me to participate in counseling. And I was 24 and sick as a dog, so I just tried to go along.
Grrrr! I get mad just thinking about it.
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Post by musicmom on Feb 19, 2010 12:04:07 GMT -5
OH painful to read, the lure "Perhaps it was the wholesome, healthy happy people and beautifully dressed children – the kind of life I wanted my daughter to have." Indeed. Me too, me too I fell for the idea that if you can just figure out what to do, follow all the rules and have God on your side, I could finally have that happy, functional family that I wanted so much as a child. The sick part was that near the end, I knew younger moms were looking at my family with my 8 kids - as obedient as robots - and had that same look in their eyes as I did at the start. And I knew I was just perpetuating the fairy tale. It was all so fake and I started getting sick to my stomach! Just wanted to say "No!! It's not how it looks - these kids are not happy and I'm about to have a nervous breakdown."
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Post by princessjo1988 on Feb 23, 2010 20:15:10 GMT -5
Please come back: I really want to hear the rest of your story!! I think your story has the capability to very powerful and helpful to others. Don't let the opinions of others stop you from sharing. Jo
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Post by WanderingOne on Feb 23, 2010 20:17:28 GMT -5
RunAwayBride, I hope you have not gone away for good! Your story--although just beginning--is very interesting. I think it's important for others to read--your perspective and insight are valuable. Your story, i think will be helpful for many people here. I really hope you will continue to share it. Please come back! Please continue your story!
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Post by castor on Feb 24, 2010 13:38:02 GMT -5
I agree with Princessjo and Wanderingone I'd really like to hear the rest of your story. A story like yours (submission to an unbeliever) is one we haven't heard from any of the other guests bloggers and it's a very valuable one. You could help many people by telling it. Please consider coming back!
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