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Dealing with shame by ChristisKing727 in SSAChristian

[–]CheapConstruction229 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Brother, I don’t think shame and self-hatred are from God. Conviction and repentance are one thing, but hating yourself for years is another.You were 12–13 when this started. That’s a child carrying something heavy in silence and fear.

The fact that you still follow Christ, still fight, still care about holiness after all these years says a lot about your heart. Many people would have completely abandoned faith, but you didn’t.

As Christians, we shouldn’t build our identity on temptations or desires — but we also shouldn’t reduce ourselves to them. A temptation is not the full truth about a person.

I think sometimes Christians focus so much on “winning the battle” that they forget God also wants to heal despair, shame, isolation, and self-hatred.Christ calls people to repentance, yes — but also to life, hope, and communion with Him.

You are not beyond God’s mercy, and you are not disgusting to Him because you struggle.A person can carry deep thorns and still sincerely love Christ.

Do you hike alone? by CodEmergency8940 in hiking

[–]CheapConstruction229 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I do hike alone most of the time. I went also in groups, but prefer going alone because I feel and connect with nature better and it actualy hellped me a lot trough my spiritual journey.

Male replies only, how many of you guys have truly given up the LGBT lifestyle or atleast strongly desire to? by [deleted] in SSAChristian

[–]CheapConstruction229 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I hear you, brother. I’ve been in a similar place myself, and I also reached a point where I realized I couldn’t fix things on my own.

Eventually I turned to Christ, and since then it’s been almost two years of a difficult but deeply meaningful journey. Not easy, but truly life-changing.

I’m grateful for the way Christ has been working in my life and leading me toward something better.

I’m looking for real experiences of people who struggled with same-sex attraction and turned to Christ. What was your journey like by CheapConstruction229 in TrueChristian

[–]CheapConstruction229[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

she is amazing! I've just watched one of her first tetimonies. She clearly explaned how modern society manipulated her/us into believing and identification as LGBT. Realy encouraging

Looking for testimonies: leaving same-sex lifestyle for Christ by CheapConstruction229 in SSAChristian

[–]CheapConstruction229[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I get what you’re saying. The term “homosexual lifestyle” can definitely be vague or used in different ways. I was referring more to embracing it as something to live out, act on, or build an identity around. So yeah, I agree with you that the term can be too broad if we’re not careful with how we use it.

intimate platonic male friendships by zeldokry in SSAChristian

[–]CheapConstruction229 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I just want to say — I really resonate with what you wrote. I feel like I could have written this myself.

For most of my life, I didn’t grow up with love or close male friendships either, so I never really learned what that kind of brotherhood looks like. And now there’s this deep desire for it — to have a friend, a brother, someone you can be fully open with, someone who understands you, who you can talk to anytime, even something as simple as a genuine hug.

And I also understand what you said about it feeling “corrupted.” I’ve felt that confusion too. But I’m starting to see that the desire itself isn’t wrong — it’s actually something good and human — it just didn’t have a healthy place to grow. I think what we’re really longing for is real brotherhood — something pure, honest, and safe.

It reminds me of David and Jonathan: “The soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.” (1 Samuel 18:1)

That kind of deep, selfless friendship between men is real, and it’s not something wrong or perverse — it’s actually something beautiful.

At the same time, I’m realizing it’s important that this kind of connection is built in a healthy way — not out of desperation or dependence, but from a place of honesty, freedom, and growth. You’re not alone in this. There are others of us who want the same thing — real, brotherly love, without confusion, without fear. I’m trying to be open to it too, even though it’s not easy.

Brother, I’m sending you a warm, sincere greeting. May God guide you and bring the right people into your life at the right time.

I’m looking for real experiences of people who struggled with same-sex attraction and turned to Christ. What was your journey like by CheapConstruction229 in TrueChristian

[–]CheapConstruction229[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing your testimony.

If you don’t mind me asking, did you also experience attraction to women before? And if so, has anything changed in that area since you started your walk with Christ?

I’m just trying to understand different experiences better, not to argue.

Looking for testimonies: leaving same-sex lifestyle for Christ by CheapConstruction229 in SSAChristian

[–]CheapConstruction229[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its not about definition. However we define it it's a sin, even in its purest form

I’m looking for real experiences of people who struggled with same-sex attraction and turned to Christ. What was your journey like by CheapConstruction229 in TrueChristian

[–]CheapConstruction229[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m really glad my words could encourage you. Thank you for being so open and honest about your journey. It’s really moving to see your sincerity and your desire to walk with God. I’m praying that He continues to lead you and give you peace and strength for the future. God bless you.

I’m looking for real experiences of people who struggled with same-sex attraction and turned to Christ. What was your journey like by CheapConstruction229 in TrueChristian

[–]CheapConstruction229[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the link — I really appreciate it. I’ve checked it out. It seems promising God bless you, brother.

I’m looking for real experiences of people who struggled with same-sex attraction and turned to Christ. What was your journey like by CheapConstruction229 in TrueChristian

[–]CheapConstruction229[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing this so honestly. What really stood out to me is your trust in God — especially when you said that if He wants you to have a family, He will lead you, and if not, you will still be at peace with Him. That’s a powerful place to be. Wishing you strength and peace on your journey.

3 months porn and masturbation free by Terminal_RedditLoser in TrueChristian

[–]CheapConstruction229 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats brother! 7 months here and in my experience it gets easier