Posted on 07/07/2012 12:50:08 PM PDT by se_ohio_young_conservative
As many of you know I have had a difficult last year+. I lost my mom to lung cancer and I have been dealing with deal issues of my own. I made the mistake of thinking that I could share personal struggles with people I thought were friends online and now I know it turns out I couldnt. That really eats at me. What did I do wrong ?
Also. Having "friends" online who have not reached out to me and in some cases have not responded when I have tried to reach out to them.
I know most of the people here on FR are wonderful people and I thank you for the prayers and kind words. I have tried to avoid isolation and I thought there for awhile I was doing better. But now I am to the point where I just can't tolerate dealing with people in general, too frustrated..too nervous..too insecure. So on the negative side my circle is getting much smaller, on the positive side I will not have risk getting ridiculed or embarrassed for talking about things that I struggle with..
I am also to the point where I can't focus on the election right now like I did past elections. so I am just taking a break...
dealing with health issues of my own... I meant
God be with you, sweet FRiend. I’ll keep you and your young precious family in my prayers.
That is no fun dealing with ridicule or embarassment.....get healthy and so sorry about you mom! I read alot of the articles but do not post....but saw yours...hang in there! Ruth
Hang in there, FRiend. I’ve lost my mom, dad and little brother to cancer and I think about them every day - it gets better over time.
I’m sorry for your problems. I am saying a prayer for you. People here on Free Republic are some of the most compassionate people you will ever meet in life. Please do what you need to help your physical and/or emotional health. We do care.
Take care.
I am sending you a PM (hope you receive it). I have been praying for you every week at Mass. I’ve been there, done that. It’s not an easy road, and something even I struggle with from time to time, even though I have good physical health—more mental due to what seems to be genetics (grandmother was bipolar).
God bless you and your family, FRiend.
A rest is good for the soul. We will welcome you upon your return!
My prayers to You! but thinking there are friends on the Internet is a big mistake for many of us! It’s an inpersonal gathering of recluses many times....Sorry! ;-(
Time spent at your local CHRISTIAN CHURCH and other groups are far more real and the friends far more genuine and loving.
Take care of yourself. You were Created to accomplish what you are meant to accomplish. That is your Natural Right endowed by your Creator.
Just like many of the things we discuss here, nobody can take that from you.
When you find your focus and your balance again, we will be here.
Prayers Up.
Best to you. As an aside unconcern, ridicule and insult make us tough.
I was talking over these types of probelms years ago with a Pastor friend of mine. He told me then, “the trouble with Christianity is the Christians”. It was meant as a semi-joke but ever so true.
I must say you need to talk with people face to face. Posting to people does not make friends unless you at least meet them. You can follow the election through the Conservatives on radio & TV and online. Focus on what is most important.
I’m always here for you SEOYC if and when you need me! Perhaps just confiding in a few truly understanding people is enough-the rest of those you “meet” may not be up to the task of offering support? In that case, just view them as someone to chat with about non serious issues. Let your mind rest for awhile, few serious problems are solved quickly. All the best to you and contact me if you like!
Seems like life is throwing you for a loop lately. God’s love for you is never ending, He has a plan; I have been through the ringer of life myself, but God lifts me up despite the troubles that seem insurmountable, sometimes though, the things I pray for don’t necessarily turn out in the way God’s is, he can do anything He pleases. Good health to you and all you care about.
I’ll keep you in my prayers... :)
FR is like a safe harbor. It’ll be here when you need it. I, for one, will keep you in my prayers.
God save our Republic and may our countrymen rise to help Him!
May the peace of the Lord be with you.
Don’t tell God how big your storm is. Tell your storm how big God is.
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