All the new first years arrive at my bible college tomorrow, so would appreciate prayers for them feeling welcome, settling in well. Also prayer for the 2nd and 3rd years that we will embrace and welcome the newbies. And just for the year generally, that we would all gel as a community really well and yesh thank you
You're all in my thoughts and am praying for you guys x
Am really struggling at the moment, particularly with SH, just seems to be getting worse
Hush, little baby, drink your spoiled milk
I'm crazy, need my prescription filled
Do you like my cookies? They're made just for you
A little bit of sugar, but lots of poison, too
I'm going through a really tough time right now. I haven't SH'd in three weeks, which is great, but I feel terrible. Misophonia (Misophonia in a nutshell: I can't stand certain sounds, they make me mad or anxious, google it, this isn't a good description) has been really terrible, and I don't think I can hold off on SH for much longer. I've been trying to get help for my misophonia, but the therapist I wanted to go to can't accept any more patients. She recommended some one else, so I'll be looking into that.
Praying for all you guys, remember you're never alone x
Hush, little baby, drink your spoiled milk
I'm crazy, need my prescription filled
Do you like my cookies? They're made just for you
A little bit of sugar, but lots of poison, too
I told my mother that I SH today. I wrote her a little note and then ran into the shower before she started to read it.
After my shower, I went into the kitchen with her and she was cool.
Death is one moment, and life is so many of them.
Don't look forward to the day you stop suffering, because when it comes you'll know you're dead.
~ Tennessee Williams
I find it kind of funny, I find it kind of sad,
The dreams in which I'm dying are the best I've ever had.
I'm actually a girl. My nickname was given by a friend and stuck ;)
could I ask a favour of all you lovely people I know i've not been on here in a while [family issues] but i really think Natalie [sleepyxhead13] could do with some prayers, she's really struggling atm
thanks <3 xx
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R.I.P. Keith....31/10/12....forever missed
R.I.P. Lewis....18/01/13....forever I'll love you, forever missed
Hi guys, thanks for the prayers, and thanks Annie <3
Things have got worse, its really bad at the moment
Hush, little baby, drink your spoiled milk
I'm crazy, need my prescription filled
Do you like my cookies? They're made just for you
A little bit of sugar, but lots of poison, too
I signed up here because I wanted to know more & support my daughter. See she is currently going through some tough times, she has started harming herself shortling after declring herself to be "emo" and then when I confronted her about the cuts on her arms she lied to me, not once but twice. I didn't confront her in a bad way or even mean, I just wnated the truth. When she stopped she told me about the "butterfly project" and I introduced her to this website. She signed up and I thought she was on a better path, then a few days ago I learned that we were back to square one. I know that this is going to take time, I know that I can't force her into going back to my "little" girl, we are in counseling (which she indicated that she may not need or want) for which the underlying issue is the death of my mother nearly 3 years ago. I feel so lost, what can I do?
Hi Enchanted.
I just recently told my mum about my sh, and I expected her to react somehow. She hasn't been treating me any different, except to be a bit more supportive.
Do you go to the counselling with her? If so, I would suggest letting her go on her own so that she can talk to the counselor on her own.
The lying thing is normal. Harming is typically a secretive thing, and it's often embarrassing. And very difficult to talk to someone close to you. I can't speak for your daughter, but for me, I feel that I have let people down, especially the people close to me (and God) so it's a lot easier to just not talk about it, just deny it (even to myself sometimes) rather than address the feelings behind it.
Was your daughter close to your mother? I don't know how old your daughter is, but she obviously misses your mother, or was shocked by the death. It may be that it was her first experience of a relative or someone close to her dying.
Going back to 'square one' is difficult for everyone. Probably your daughter as well. However, it's not unusual.
Things like the butterfly project can help to stop someone hurting themselves (it hasn't worked for me) but it's not going to help with the underlying problems. The underlying problems do need sorting, or she will probably keep ending up going back to 'square one' however much she wants to stop.
I hope that she gets the help she needs. Perhaps there is someone at church that could help by just being there for her to talk to. An adult she feels safe confiding in.
You are welcome to PM me if you would like to.
God Bless xxx
Mary
Death is one moment, and life is so many of them.
Don't look forward to the day you stop suffering, because when it comes you'll know you're dead.
~ Tennessee Williams
I find it kind of funny, I find it kind of sad,
The dreams in which I'm dying are the best I've ever had.
I'm actually a girl. My nickname was given by a friend and stuck ;)
Hi everyone. I'm new here. Just joined earlier this week. I have a intro thread so I'll just direct you there for my profile.
I'm a Christian and was brought up Church of Christ. I still am a member of a church but my more personal views are more so gnostic Christian. I guess you'd say I became an official Christian when I was a younger teenager. I wanted my grandfather to baptize me but he was having medical issues at the time and couldn't but I was baptized in my grandparents church and it meant a lot to me and still does now that my grandfather is gone and has been a few yrs (I miss him tons). I'm glad to see the thread...I hope my intro was okay. I'm still new to things.
"Be yourself. Be proud of who you are. Even if it sounds corny don't let no one tell you you aren't beautiful." ~ Eminem
Hey KittyStar - welcome to the site and the thread
I'm Ami *holds out hand to shake*
I hope you settle in and feel welcome. If there is anything we can pray for don't hesitate to let us know. I'm praying for you anyway.
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Prayer request my end - am not having an overly good time so could do with some prayers please <3
Hi KittyStar, welcome to RYL. I hope you will find lots of suppor there.
I am new to this thread too. I am not an official christian in that I wasn't baptized and don't actually go to church regularly due to transportation issues, but I do believe in the christian God and Jesus Christ. I only became interested in becoming a christina earlier this year (I'm 26 and was raised atheist). My husband is a christian and a theology sudent, but hte more he learns, the more critical of religion he becomes. I once started reaidng the Bible on my own, bu t I wold like to join a study group. Unfortnately, same goes that goes for not being able to go to church.
"Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved." - Helen Keller
