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Vyckie Garrison started No Longer Quivering to tell the story of her “escape” from the Quiverfull movement.

Over time, NLQ has developed into a valuable resource of information regarding the deceptions and dangers of the Quiverfull philosophy and lifestyle. Several more former QF adherents are now contributing their stories to NLQ and our collective voice makes these Quiverfull warnings impossible to dismiss or ignore.

NLQ is a gathering place for women escaping and recovering from spiritual abuse.

No Longer Quivering Stories

The Tale of a Passionate Housewife Desperate for God by Journey:

Time Heals All Wounds by Shelly Cruz:

Justice Is No Lady by Defendant Rising

Out of the Matrix by CherylAnnHannah

Freedom from Patriarchy Series by Erika:

Patriarchy Across Cultures by Tapati:

Laura’s Story:

Christian Culture Clash: Fundamentalist Patriarchy and My Father’s Church by Ex-Adriel

(1) Our Church: Golgotha

Preparing a Visionary Daughter to Do Hard Things by Kiery:

Daughter of the Patriarchy Series by Sierra:

More Catholic Than The Pope by MusicMom:

I Am So Much More Than a Maiden of Virtue! by WanderingOne:

(1) I Learned To Keep My Fear Of Hell To Myself

The Destiny of a Virtuous Daughter by Starfury:

(1) Beginnings Of The Mask

The 49 Character Qualities of Ruth:

No Longer Quivering Categories

* NLQ Carnival Grandstand * ~ 55 posts in 4 days! Don't miss the incredible articles from the NLQ Carnival Days from a variety of contributors on the dangers of Quiverfull/Patriarchy. These posts are brief ~ quick, but powerful reading!

The God Card ~ Thoughts on Patriarchal Teachings

Testing the Spirit of Quiverfull

NLQ Frequently Asked Questions:

NLQ Reviews

MOTH: Mayhem On The Homefront!

Select Entries

To Those Who May Be Shocked, Disappointed, and Hurt by the News of My Apostasy ~ by Vyckie
Rounds ~ by Angel Renee Bennett
Every night I would cry myself to sleep, and every day I would convince others that my life was ideal ~ by Angel Renee
IT'S TRUE: We've thrown out the BABY … and the bath water ~ by Vyckie
To Heck With HELL … ‹(ô¿ô)› ~ by Vyckie
I Have Too Many Kids! ~ by Vyckie
Hey, Hazelle … about "that book…" ~ by Vyckie
Boxes ~ by Angel Renee
What Angel really needed … ~ by Vyckie
Dear Happy Full-quiver-er …
Here's just a tiny little example for ya ‹(ô¿ô)› ~ by Vyckie
Lo, children ARE a blessing … ~ by Vyckie
Musings from the Edge: A Mother and Daughter's Journey from Fundamentalism to Freedom ~ by PrincessJo & Mum
A Most Twisted Love ~ by Vyckie
“… the voices of exited women can not be ignored again” ~ by Kathryn Joyce
12 Good Things I Learned From Being In (and Leaving) a Christian Cult: A Christian Perspective ~ by KR Wordgazer
Everybody’s dying to know! ~ by Vyckie
Melt My Heart ~ by Angel Renee
Mr. Diety says, “Let’s not go back to those dark ages”
Quiverfull in a Nutshell ~ by Jemand
Barren ~ by Calulu
Looking Back: My Family 10 Years on From Fundamentalism ~ by Arietty
Remembering the “Birth Story” of NLQ ~ by Vyckie
No Longer Quivering Celebrates 1st Year!??•*¨*•.¸¸? ¸¸.•*¨*•?? ~ by Vyckie
Do the 99 righteous sheep bleat, “Whatever it takes”? ~ by Vyckie
10 Lies I Believed About “Worldly Parents” ~ by Vyckie
How To Keep Someone With You Forever
When It’s Time to Let Go of an Unhealthy Relationship by Vyckie
Quiverfull Daughters: The Making of a Helpmeet ~ TLC’s 19 Kids & Counting: The Duggar Family on How To Prepare For Courtship & Marriage ~ by Hopewell
Above Rubies Magazine: When Bad Things Happen to Quiverfull Moms by Ima Wakenow
“Husbands love your wives …” ~ the Peanut Butter in the Patriarchy trap! by Vyckie
Debt-Free Duggars ~ Pt. 1: How Quiverfull Couples Support All Those Kids! by Hopewell
Debt-Free Duggars ~ Pt. 2: Quiverfull Royalty vs. Quivering Reality by Hopewell

There Is No “You” in Qivering

The Amazing Bosch Universal Mixer ~ by Laura
Three Lilacs and a Statue ~ by Laura
What's That I Feel? ~ by Vyckie
Sing, sing a song…. ~ by Laura
When am I supposed to sleep…? ~ by Laura
He Preferred Crest ~ by Laura
Did I *really* trust Him? ~ by Vyckie
Santa vs. Satan ~ by Laura
My Secret Desires ~ by Arietty
Things I Loved and Why I Really Loved Them ~ by Arietty
I Remember… My, um…courtship boyfriend? ~ by Angel Renee
Learning My Directions ~ by Angel Renee
I was too wiped out and overwhelmed to enjoy the fruits of my labor ~ by Vyckie
I’m beginning to understand male privilege ‹(ô¿ô)› ~ by Vyckie
From the Library of Martyrdom ~ Part 1 ~ by Arietty
From the Library of Martyrdom ~ Part 2 ~ by Arietty
“So far …” by Vyckie

What It’s All About

Media Updates

Hot Topics

Dear Carri ~ an open letter from one traumatized "mom of many" to another ~ by Vyckie
Biblical sexism tops “Ten worst verses in the Bible”
Christian Dominionism ~ Part 1: The Ties that Bind Extremist Politics to Christian Patriarchy ~ by KM
Christian Dominionism ~ Part 2: R.J. Rushdoony and The Ties that Bind Extremist Politics to Christian Patriarchy by KM
Christian Dominionism ~ Part 3: Bill Gothard and the Ties that Bind Extremist Politics to Christian Patriarchy ~ by KM
Why Did She Do That?! ~ by Vyckie
Rachel Scott ~ the two-headed lady … ~ by Vyckie
God gave them brains too ~ by Vyckie
Disciplining to Death ~ No Greater Joy Ministries and Child Abuse ~ by Vyckie
Lydia’s smile could have lit a room ~ by Laurie M.
No Laughing Matter: Michael Pearl & His Chicken Mock Critics ~ by Vyckie
Michelle Duggar to Accept “Mother of the Year” Award at Vision Forum’s “Triumph of Life” Baby Conference ~ by Vyckie
Vision Forum, Samaritan Ministries Take Extreme “Pro-Life” Position on Ectopic Pregnancies ~ by Cindy
Surgery for Tubal Pregnancy Deemed an Elective Abortion??? The Discussion of Vision Forum’s Fiat Raises More Questions ~ by Cindy
Ignorance, Stupid Error, and Willful Intent: Vision Forum is still guilty of objectifying women and children ~ by Cindy
“Miscarriage is for a moment; a soul is forever” ~ Doug Phillips’ “Hopeful Theology of Miscarriage” ~ by Vyckie
Christian Women Unite For Freedom From Evangelical Caste System by Cindy
Seneca Falls 2 Convention Issues a Demand for an Apology from Complementarians for the Harm Fostered by their Sub-Christian Doctrine
OneNewsNow ~ “Pro-Family” Christian newswire: “Birth-control pills are just as damaging as abortion.”
People Magazine: Michelle Duggar says, “We’re ready for more!”

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@NoQuivering but I respect ur blog. I think it's great. Thank u for following me and I am doing the same. I luv different perspectives. - posted on
@NoQuivering I'm not exactly ur target. As far as frugal living. Ok. Frugal living on overdrive probably not. I red soled heels (not cheap) - posted on
@NoQuivering but if u read in my description I also pledged a sorority in college..traveled the world (not on mission but still considering) - posted on
@NoQuivering that's a new one. But I'm not offended. U are sending this to all those folks that fit ur target demographic which is fine. - posted on
@NoQuivering a Christan and there is not enough Christian values in school but as far as shielding them from activities because costs. Wow. - posted on
@NoQuivering as far as hmschool. I do for 2 kiddos and 2 others go to public school. I am thinking about hmschooling them all because I am - posted on
@NoQuivering We have three girls and a boy. I guess we were waiting on boy-the baby - posted on
@NoQuivering and I am a woman of color. I didn't see too many folks of color too in those pics lol - posted on
@NoQuivering interesting blog. Oh yeah...I had tubes tied. I guess that kicks me to the curb in the whole quiver movement. - posted on
@NoQuivering and there are stipulations to the whole "wives submit yourself..." There are some qualifications for the husband. Anyhoo very - posted on