New..but still me...

[thedestinynow]

Hey, I'm new here, but I am still struggling none the less.
I haven't cut myself in almost a month, and I am really proud.
But I am struggling. I am so triggered all the time, and so frustrated with myself. I shouldn't feel like this. I am a youth leader. I love my life. I love God.
Do you have any words of encouragement or anything?

 

[meh]

Be generous to yourself. These things take time to work through. God knows your struggles and pains and we know He wants to comfort us. I love many things about my life, too. That doesn't mean I don't still have problems and sometimes get triggered.

My advice would be to lean on God, when a trigger hits immediately pray and try to find distractions or post here and most of all...

congratulations on almost a month!! That calls for a party, because that is an achievement you will always have and should be so proud of.

 

[miss_klara]

You're not alone, and apparently it's common for happy people who look good on the outside to struggle with SI. A month is fantastic, and you SHOULD be proud! Just take each day, each moment, as it comes. Sometimes it looks easier if you look at your life in much smaller chunks, than if you look at the big picture and all the triggers you're likely to face in the future....

Keep strong, k? ;-)

 

[texannurse]

this struggle we all face is not about who loves Jesus more. It is about the pain we face inside and our learning how to deal with it in a healthier way. Believe me, I have been in His service for 12 years - totally commited my entire life to Him - and I cut 17 days ago. This problem strikes people of all ages, faiths and levels of commitment.
I guess what I want to say is that you are not alone. We struggle together and need to keep one another in prayer. And, when we fall, we need to ask for His forgiveness and go on with life. His love for us is far greater than we can imagine. He won't leave us alone - ever. Hang in there. My prayers are with you.
In Him,
texannurse

 

[NinadeDios777]

we all struggle wtih different things hun. all of us. i dn't think you should beat yourself up over it just because your in a position ofleadership. in fact, i'm sure pastors struggle a lot in areas we woudln't care to hear about. *hugs* take care ok?