Christians Unite!

[Mach123]

We frequent a restaurant in our area called Texas Roadhouse, it's a national chain I think. We can pray at the table before we eat and not feel like IDK what. Aliens. We do it anyway. The theme is Pro military, pro flag, pro church, pro family, pro America. It's always busy.

I don't hate them because of what I am or what happened to me. (normal people) I have a son on active duty. Please remember the brave men and women in uniform and say a prayer for them.

 

[Justmehere]

Trying to be gracious and kind (and very boundaries) when church leaders are not... really stretching me today...

A woman with a campus ministry contacted me for money (support raising) and then when I said we needed to talk about how she speaks to me outside of these efforts to ask for money (not going to give any money as she gossiped about my having PTSD and don’t want to support her being jerks to others) she sent a message back to instruct me to never contact her again or she would contact the leaders of the church for how I speak to her. She can contact the pope to complain for all I care, if she wants to contact me for money, she needs to speak to me like an adult and stop the gossiping.

Trying to be adult about it myself. Sigh. It’s like dealing with children. Only kids are way easier.

Really struggling to think I can deal with churches at the moment. Seems to fill up my stress cup a lot but not connecting hurts deeply too and is it’s own stressor.

 

[HealingInProcess]

Trying to be gracious and kind (and very boundaries) when church leaders are not... really stretching me today...

A woman with a campus ministry contacted me for money (support raising) and then when I said we needed to talk about how she speaks to me outside of these efforts to ask for money (not going to give any money as she gossiped about my having PTSD and don’t want to support her being jerks to others) she sent a message back to instruct me to never contact her again or she would contact the leaders of the church for how I speak to her. She can contact the pope to complain for all I care, if she wants to contact me for money, she needs to speak to me like an adult and stop the gossiping.

Trying to be adult about it myself. Sigh. It’s like dealing with children. Only kids are way easier.

Really struggling to think I can deal with churches at the moment. Seems to fill up my stress cup a lot but not connecting hurts deeply too and is it’s own stressor.

I'm sorry. You're not alone in dealing with difficult people in the church. I pray things ease up for you.

 

[Carmen1]

I thought it would be nice to have a place where we can share things about our faith, how God has helped us in our lives and how our faith helps us too. I live alone and I often find myself talking with God. Even though I am alone, I am not lonely!

Recently I have had the pleasure of finding out that God can and will take my anxiety away when I ask Him to! This has been major for me, as I have had a lot of it. I also find that I will stir up more anxiety not long after He does this, and then I have to ask Him to take it away again.

I want us to share things about how God and our faith have helped us in this struggle with PTSD. Maybe in this way we can help one another too.

As well, we can pray for one another and maybe even arrange to have a weekly chat.

HI! i am new here and christian so happy to join. You can read my introduction thread and write me anytime all christians with pstd!!! GOD WILL HEAL US <3 GOD BLESS

Trying to be gracious and kind (and very boundaries) when church leaders are not... really stretching me today...

A woman with a campus ministry contacted me for money (support raising) and then when I said we needed to talk about how she speaks to me outside of these efforts to ask for money (not going to give any money as she gossiped about my having PTSD and don’t want to support her being jerks to others) she sent a message back to instruct me to never contact her again or she would contact the leaders of the church for how I speak to her. She can contact the pope to complain for all I care, if she wants to contact me for money, she needs to speak to me like an adult and stop the gossiping.

Trying to be adult about it myself. Sigh. It’s like dealing with children. Only kids are way easier.

Really struggling to think I can deal with churches at the moment. Seems to fill up my stress cup a lot but not connecting hurts deeply too and is it’s own stressor.

Im so sorry. You did the right thing being assertive, people just cant understand what they put us through :( sucks especially in church, trust me i know, im also targeted there. Socially and even sexually by a priest! we just have to be so strong. Never give up. Its an everyday battle but God is with us. Hugs

 

[VioletButterfly]

We can pray at the table before we eat and not feel like IDK what. Aliens. We do it anyway.

I do anyway as well and don't really worry about it anymore. Live and let live, right? I walked through those discrimintory fires in the 12 step rooms with people challenging me for being a Christian. I wasn't carrying a cross to meetings, thank you. And, I was never anything but supportive of protecting their feelings and right to believe as they did. Certain individuals just have issues with boundaries. That is their issue, not mine. I've never hand anyone in public say anything to me about praying at my dinner table. Thankfully, they've stayed in their lanes!

As always, I pray for the military and first responders, and am very grateful for all that they do. A special prayer sent up for your son. Best to you. VB

@Carmen1 - Welcome! :)

 

[HealingInProcess]

Im so sorry. You did the right thing being assertive, people just cant understand what they put us through :( sucks especially in church, trust me i know, im also targeted there. Socially and even sexually by a priest! we just have to be so strong. Never give up. Its an everyday battle but God is with us. Hugs

I'm sorry that happened to you Carmen.

 

[Carmen1]

I'm sorry that happened to you Carmen.

it wasent staight abuse just predatory, but nothing happenned bc i changed church. Some priests are terrible, i consider it abuse bc of their position of authority, they start to get creepy and thats when u run for the hills. But seriously, im sick of running.

 

[Changing4Best]

HI! i am new here and christian so happy to join. You can read my introduction thread and write me anytime all christians with pstd!!! GOD WILL HEAL US <3 GOD BLESS

HI, Welcome. Glad you have joined us. Make yourself feel at home.

 

[VioletButterfly]

Really struggling... I think I've logged in 3 times today, so well.........

Listening to a lot of music tonight which is where I go when I'm hurting, confused, and just needing...

I found this and thought it might be helpful to others who are hurting tonight. I surely need someone to hold my heart...

 

[VioletButterfly]

This is a wonderful book with a wonderful message. I found the audio version yesterday and wanted to share.

Hannah Hurnard : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

Also, a wonderful song to share...

 

[Changing4Best]

Thanks for sharing.

 

[Tinyflame]

I listened to a documentary I can't link on St. Brother Andre & St. Joseph, and they said his wounds helped him to help sick people find a new meaning in life, that he wanted everyone in essence to experience God's hug. That when we say an Our Father God's ear is as close as right to our lips, if only we knew.

We had a prayer card to St. Joseph and him above our kitchen phone when I was a kid.