http://www.reveal.org/library/psych/ithurts.html
"There is a grieving process to pass through. Whereas most people understand that a person must grieve after a death etc, they find it difficult to understand the same applies in this situation. There is no instant cure for the grief, confusion and pain. Like all grieving periods, time is the healer.
Some feel guilty, or wrong about this grief. They shouldn't -- It IS normal. It is NOT wrong to feel confused, uncertain, disillusioned, guilty, angry, untrusting -- these are all part of the process. In time the negative feelings will be replaced with clear thinking, joy, peace, and trust."
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Hello,
I just stumbled across your blog while researching for my final exam. I am a journalism student and want to write an article about Christian Free Churches, what makes them so fascinating especially for young people. I'm now wondering whether you would like to talk to me about your experiences and what made you leave the community. I think your personal point of view could add a different and very much interesting aspect.
Greetings from Denmark, Steffi
Hello,
It was not a free church but a little exclusive community. Only few people accept it's demanding life-style. Some left after a while because they couldn't agree with all the expectations, many have been expelled by the community because of the same reason (so was I), or sometimes because of a real sin.
What attracted me there was their serious devotion, studying much the Bible and theological questions, close equal relationships, ...
Close relationships are one of the reasons why leaving them is not easy..
What call themselves Free Churches in my country, are different from the Community. And I suppose Danish free churches are also different.
So I don't know if I fit for your research.
Hello,
Why do You write this blog? Are You healed from Your grief? Have You returned among the brothers?
Hello,
* The brothers would not accept me because I do not agree with them in several matters.
* I write the blog because I have few possibilities to talk about that time. And perhaps someone in a similar situation can get some encouragement from it.
* I dont't have intensive grief any more (for some years have passed since then), but i still feel something missing in my life.
Hello,
My friend has joined the same group you left. I have gathered information about this group with my friends. Actually your blog helped us to identify into what group our friend had joined - and it did not ease our worries. We would like to know more about this group. Would you be interest in sharing some of your knowledge with us?
My email address is: st100790@gmail.com
You got real love there perhaps. Could that be the reason why You miss something?
it was like death of not one but all persons you love, all friends, like air-plane crash and you do not know, if you are the only survivor, or you are the only one that died. it was lie leprosy on your face, everybody turns away, nobody dares to talk to you anylonger
[by homo ludens]
I agree: not death of one but many..
My point was that the situation is similar to the one of death(s)
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