Originally Posted by
hoping_one day
Hi guys.
I had this thread recommended to me, and I wish I'd seen it before. All your posts are so supportive and it's really great and inspiring to see.
I wondered if I could run something past you?
I have been at the same church all my life, baptised, confirmed, my gran's funeral, all in the same building. I felt I belonged. When some found out I SHed, they were less than pleased. I tried to explain but I just got hate back.
Yesterday they physically assaulted me, pushed me over into the carpet as a "friendly warning" and then more brutally in the car park saying they didn't want "my sort" in their congregation.
I've known these people all my life and that really hurt.
Am I wrong to be upset, I've tried to understand and I've tried to forgive which I will be able to with time, but I'm just so confused.
It broke me when they did that.
You are not wrong to be upset, no way... that is an absolutely horrendous way to be treated, and I'm really sorry that happened to you.
Just ignore this person, keep your distance... cos it sounds like they are an ignorant fool who hasn't got a clue what they are talking about. To be honest I wouldn't waste your time trying to explain to someone who reacts like that.
I can only imagine how hurt and upset you are by this, you have every right to go to church and be part of the community. Nobody is perfect and and church should be the one place where anyone is accepted
I know it must be hard but don't let these people get to you. Is there anyone you're close to that you can discuss this with, a friend, minister?
xxxx