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On Divorce and Graduation

On January 23, 2019 By Dana PortwoodIn Learning, Living

Sometimes when Craig and I talk about leaving the church, we liken it to a divorce. They kept the reputation, most of our friends, the house, and carried on like nothing happened. We were completely upended, moved houses, avoided (still avoid) seeing certain folks in public, bought new-to-us cars, and figured out what to do …

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How to avoid a dumpster fire

On November 19, 2018 By Dana PortwoodIn Healing, Learning

This is an actual conversation that happened at my house last week (details blurred to protect my integrity) Craig: I saw (unnamed) at (event he attended).Me: REALLY?!?! Did you tell him he's a jackass and kick him where he wishes he had balls?Craig: Yes. I decided utter annihilation was the best way to handle the …

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Post-evangelical: This is my real life

On October 19, 2018October 19, 2018 By Dana PortwoodIn Healing, Learning, Living2 Comments

This post is part 3 in a series. Read part 1 and part 2. "How you do anything is how you do everything." ~ Richard Rohr Divorcing church is a messy business. They get to keep the moral high ground and we get mimosas on Sunday morning. I actually wish it was that easy. Divorcing …

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