Date: 1/26/2020 9:15:00 PM
From Authorid: 35178
I’m so sorry for your negative experience at that church. I wish I could give you a hug and invite you to my church but it is in VA. I understand how the fear of social situations can get a tight hold on you. I often find that I back out or cancel on new social situations too. I worry so much about what it will be like and if I’ll be embarrassed that I get all worked up and then never go. The couple of times I made myself go to something have been positive because I’m trying to stop myself from focusing on what will happen at the social event and just focus on being proud of myself for going. I hope that you are able to find a church that loves and supports you.  |
Date: 1/29/2020 7:18:00 PM
From Authorid: 28125
It's sad that a church would do that. Hope and pray that you'll find one that will be more welcoming to you. Anxiety and depression can affect me too. I wish I could give you a hug. Hang in there! Love and hugs. GBU. ICL~*~*~*~*~*~PA  |
Date: 2/2/2020 12:28:00 PM
From Authorid: 48250
The church who didn't welcome you is not a church at all not one where God dwells anyway......dust your feet off and keep walkin' on...You will find a church where God is also....Much Love, Prayers <3 <3 Hugs~ I think of You so often....Take/Care  |
Date: 2/4/2020 7:24:00 PM
From Authorid: 21435
Celtic Princess....I'm with Ky-bluebird on this one. Don't waste your time with people that don't care. Take care of you.  |
Date: 9/10/2022 4:50:00 PM
From Authorid: 63962
awww! i can totally relate, 100%. I've had social anxiety for most all my life, and just came to realize that's what it was a few years ago (I'm 48). It doesn't stop me from going to the store or to social gatherings, but I really DON'T like going to anything social, because I hate small talk, have no idea how to start a convo really, so I just sit there and wait for people to talk to me which of course usually doesn't happen. So I always think "Why even bother going?" I remember even back in junior high, standing outside class once for several minutes after arriving late, because I was too afraid to go in because I knew all eyes would be on me and i HATED (and STILL hate) that feeling. The fact that I was made fun of all the time by the kids didn't help much. Even now I don't talk hardly ever (if at all) in any group setting because I'm afraid of saying the wrong thing, looking stupid, and knowing everyone is focusing on my face (which I think of as unattractive). and blah blah, the list goes on. All that to say, i know pretty much how ya feel. it sucks horribly!  |
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