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Can't cope right now!!
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Hello and welcome to Recovery and CF!
First off I am sorry for your pain, and will be praying for you. I went through a similar situation as you, around your age. It was very painful, yet it seemed that for the 1st time in my life I was able to finally let go and give it to God. I have heard many women go through this as they are getting close to menopause sorta like making peace with our past and moving on, even though it is a hard process.
Are you working with someone, a professional?
Also there is a group ( online too) called emotional anonymous that works with the 12 steps program. This helped me so much ( I am a recovering addict/alcoholic) But this program has extended into many areas and is a awesome recovery program.
The pastor who hurt you so badly is gone now, and God is dealing with it. Looking into forgiving someone doesn't mean what they did was not horrible, holding on to it continues to give them the power over the situation, it smolders inside of you and hurts, makes you ill emotionally and physically.
Forgiving is to let it go for you own well being.
I would also like to tell you about the wonderful group of members we have here in recovery and the board as well. I hope you continue to participate here.
First off I am sorry for your pain, and will be praying for you. I went through a similar situation as you, around your age. It was very painful, yet it seemed that for the 1st time in my life I was able to finally let go and give it to God. I have heard many women go through this as they are getting close to menopause sorta like making peace with our past and moving on, even though it is a hard process.
Are you working with someone, a professional?
Also there is a group ( online too) called emotional anonymous that works with the 12 steps program. This helped me so much ( I am a recovering addict/alcoholic) But this program has extended into many areas and is a awesome recovery program.
The pastor who hurt you so badly is gone now, and God is dealing with it. Looking into forgiving someone doesn't mean what they did was not horrible, holding on to it continues to give them the power over the situation, it smolders inside of you and hurts, makes you ill emotionally and physically.
Forgiving is to let it go for you own well being.
I would also like to tell you about the wonderful group of members we have here in recovery and the board as well. I hope you continue to participate here.
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You have quite a lot to deal with, and when you start looking at it again your feelings can be overwhelming. You need some real support - at least one real person who will be there for you no matter what. That can be so helpful when struggling with an avalanche of feelings.
Are you able to consider finding a good counsellor or therapist? It really helps to have someone with you over what can be quite a long journey.
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Are you able to consider finding a good counsellor or therapist? It really helps to have someone with you over what can be quite a long journey.
John
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thank you both for your encouragement and support I do have somone who is with me through this its just sometimes I feel such a burden to her she has been such a good support and friend. when I'm constantly up and down with emotions so it is good to be able to share here where people understand my life seems such a mess at the moment
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