Youth Camp

[Shellybelly]

**this might just be for the christians who have been able to stop SI **

OK so i just got home from camp today and camp was amazing. this speaker had a word and really spoke to my heart about god and his love.
i was brought up in a christian home and i was on again off again with god (lukewarm) and when i was at camp i was filled with the holy spirit and it was awesome i felt so close to god. and i want to continue that feeling now while i'm at home. so i've decided to take the steps to stop SI-ing but i'm scared that i'll slip up and cut.

sometimes i feel like how will god be able to use me with all these scars all over me

but i'd just like some advice thanks so much

[[Awakening]]

Wow thats amazing! i love that feeling too!
I will give u advice that i've been taught but i havent managed to keep at much of it myself!
-Keep going to church or bible groups or something similar where u can be surrounded by accountable christian friends who you can be honest with
-Read ur bible / pray often.
-It's really good that you want to take steps to stopping! You need to keep God at the centre of this. I often listen to my favourite worship songs or pray when i feel triggered, which i sometimes finds helps.
-God can and does use everyone from all different walks, if you let him he will use you, including your scars for his kingdom!
Its such a blessing that you've made this decision and sought help online, have you got any christian friends who you can be honest with, who you can call when you feel triggered?
Also, post on the Christian SI'ers thread as I'm sure they will be able to give you better advice than mine!
http://www.recoveryourlife.com/forum...ead.php?t=6922
God bless x x x x

[Popple]

Thats amazing that you have decided to try stop and I am glad the camp helped you. Remember slipping up is a part of recovery but if you do you can always pick yourself up and carry on it is not the end of the world.
Best of luck
x

[Shellybelly]

thank you so much
and i havn't told any body that i SI i just don't know who to tlel cuz i'm scared they'll judge me so i've kept it to mysself even tho i know i should tell someone for their support