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[BornAgainBabe]

Hey everyone - I've been on CF for a while, but not been in here before. I'm Laura, I'm 18, I've been a Christian just over 2 years and I love God so much, I really do. I used to cut before I got saved and then when I got saved I stopped for a bit, then I got into some stuff I shouldn't have and the cutting started again, and I've been struggling with it since. I don't know if any of you can identify with this feeling, but it's like I know I shouldn't be cutting, I've got a hope in Jesus that other people have never known and it's so great, I really wanna stop... yeah so I've not cut for 9 days. Could probably do with some Christian support tho, sometimes feels like I'm the only Christian girl who's goin through this.
Love to all of you,
Laura xx

 

[Fish Chickie]

*hugs* well done on the nine days keep it up

you are not the only christian gal going through this, i have struggled with SI for the last two years, so i now how you feel, sorta..., stay strong in faith and maybe one day soon you be able to over come it, i hope that coems soon, both for you and me

 

[teffie]

i can. im only 13 and have only been a christian for about 7 months...maybe a little less, but ive thrown myself deep into it and really love god too. recently i want to cut too. weve both...really, REALLY have got to remember how much god loves us. if we harm ourselves, then basically were going: i hate this, and me, and what youve created"...and practiaclly spit in gods face when we do it. i know its really....REALLY hard sis....but you can always, ALWAYS pm me if you need to talk okay?? what...the best thing to do is if u feel the urges, stay away from being alone and anything sharp, surround yourself with friends, or pray to god. keep telling yourself that in gods eyes you are perfect, a princess, beautiful in every possible way. you are worthy and deserving of all. a wonderful warrior of god. etc. just keep reminding yourself of it, and dont let yourself cut. i know its really hard, i actually have more trouble at night.,..cause i lie there and i cant sleep cause its in my head. but you cant let that happen okay you have to fight. its a difficult fight, but we have god on our side and with him, we can do anything!! okay?? luv ya, stay safe. im a pm away if you need a christian to talk to.
xoxo,steph

 

[fly high]

Trust me your are not alone there are loads of people going through similar stuff. If you ever need to just chat give me a pm. Am all ways happy to chat about whatever. Well done on 9 days thats pretty good. Stay strong and take care

 

[NinadeDios777]

Hey Laura. i'm Jenny. i'm actually new here... i've been struggling with cutting for about a year now, and i'm whats called a seeker. (in other words, not quite a chrisitan, but seeking God's face) so, yeah. i don't have any great advice on how to stop or antying (otherwise i woudln't be struggling with it) but just know that were all here for yas.

 

[BornAgainBabe]

aww u're all so lovely!! sometimes i feel like such a fake as a Christian, how can I love God like I say I do and still be cutting? but things have been a lot better recently and I'm on day 11 so that's good!! I will def be praying for you all, thanks for being fantastic!
PM me ANYTIME!!

Love Always, L xx

 

[teffie]

its so great to see god is lifting the distressed spirit from you. were praying, we love you heaps!!!! pm if you ever, EVER need a chat!!! and beleive me, anything you ever say....i will not think is weird or funny or stupid. luv ya!!! thinking of you!!
xoxo ,steph

 

[luv4godremains]

Hey Laura,
just wanted to say, if ya ever need anyone to chat to or whatever, just pm me, I hope you're ok and you seem like a really strong person, in God and in yourself, you're dealing with this really well!!!

 

[daughteroftheking1983]

I know what you mean. Sometimes it's really hard to put a smiley face on when deep down you feel like telling people how you really feel!!

Can I recommend finding 2 couple of good Christian friends who you can chat to and be accountable to, if you are trying to stop. I am about 8 weeks into Christian counselling and whilst I have beaten self injury yet, it has been really helpful talking it through.

One thing that a few Christians who I really respect have kept telling me is that God will get me through and will use the whole situation to His glory. Think of the testimony you will have when God has got you through, and the number of people you will be able to help if you allow Him to use you.

Keep trusting and pm me anytime