Author Archives: elizabeth

Confessions of a secret drunk {guest post by Heather Kopp + book giveaway!}

I’m honored to introduce you to Heather Kopp, a woman I love and admire. Heather is one of the editors working with me on my book and her honesty, vulnerability and keen insight into the human condition inspire me to … Continue reading

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Why feminism needs men and my gratitude to the male allies in my corner of the world

In this excellent piece, Lauren Rankin explains that feminism is a “movement to eradicate gendered oppression, to highlight women’s voices and experiences, and to challenge restrictive and constructed gender norms.” Ending patriarchal oppression isn’t just good for women–Lauren points out–it’s … Continue reading

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When God is your abuser

I was being abused and I asked Jesus to help me. I was a little girl–the age of my own twin daughters–and I was away at Bible Camp. I asked Jesus to help me. I prayed over and over. I … Continue reading

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Elizabeth Smart & the life-threatening danger of shame-based purity culture

*trigger warning: rape, victim blaming* I read an interesting line in the New Yorker yesterday, describing an important characteristic about one of the kidnapped girls who was recently rescued in Cleveland: …she had to never forget who she was, and … Continue reading

Posted in Feminism, Love/Sex Advice, RecoveringFundamentalist, Religion, Societal Commentary | 21 Comments

A mandate of freedom

I don’t claim infallible sight. I’ve never claimed to be on a mission from God. What I do claim is the mandate of freedom to see what I see and say what I see. Some call it truth. Others call … Continue reading

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The New Misogyny: “bro-culture” pastors, sexist Christian comedians and abuse apologetics disguised as female empowerment

When I was growing up, the Christian misogynist wore a suit and tie, poured on enough cologne to slay an elephant and toted a Bible the size of an encyclopedia. This pastor boomed Biblical pronouncements from the pulpit and quoted … Continue reading

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Outfit of the wEEk

I’ve been in a long skirt mood this past week. The weather has been weird: windy, cool and then suddenly blazing hot. A light, long skirt with a pretty pattern feels lovely in all kinds of weather. I felt flow-y … Continue reading

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*Drum-roll please* My book title is……

Girl at The End of the World my escape from fundamentalism and search for faith with a future by: Elizabeth Esther Releasing early spring 2014 pssst: like my FB author page to get early, insider announcements and book info!

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Doe-a-deer has a puh-china

My five year-old twins learned a new word from a friend. Puh-china. They had many thoughts on this word: what it is, where it is and also, that one time? When they fell? On their bike? They hurt-ed their puh-china. They … Continue reading

Posted in Her Royal Mommy-Ness, Parenting--toughest job out there, Twins!! | 14 Comments

Don’t engage the crazy

Here are some thoughts on the futility of “helping” people who are still heavily invested in their harmful belief systems or who believe they are on a mission from God Himself.

Posted in Cults, My Videos, RecoveringEvangelicalsAnonymous, RecoveringFundamentalist, Religion | 3 Comments