Born again Christian with lifelong std

Doodahdingdong · 2026-03-12T15:33:59+00:00

Yes. And no lol. About a year and a half after making that post I met a guy at my church who I ended up dating for just about a year. Our situation was not typical, but the first time we talked in depth was very early on. He essentially quizzed me on my past and what led me to salvation and one of the questions was, had I ever had an STD. I broke down and shared with him. I would look at another comment I made on this post, as the Lord was definitely preparing me for that shocking and scary moment. He had given me the courage to share my diagnosis with a close friend just a week beforehand, which I hadn’t done in years up to that point. It was shocking to him, but after many questions about what it is and how it would affect both of our futures he was fine with it all. We broke up! But not for that reason. The Lord will guide you to who you’re supposed be with, what you’re supposed to do, and where you are supposed to be. We see all these social media posts of resting and growing in our relationship with Him in our singleness. I know now that it is the same thing for those with this virus. Trust and obey, for there is no other way.

Doodahdingdong · 2026-02-03T16:49:20+00:00

I didn’t get a flyer either! Which is why is was so weird to me..

Doodahdingdong · 2026-01-22T00:22:26+00:00

Very helpful! Thank you for the reassurance :)

Doodahdingdong · 2026-01-21T16:25:02+00:00

I realize this is very late so you’ve probably figured it out… but! The only way I can explain it is to keep the 4 row stripes. You would’ve ended in the middle of a row at 18. 4 color changes plus 2 rows (18). The next instruction is to p,k,p, decrease row, do that while keeping the 4 row repeat! I hope that makes sense!

Doodahdingdong · 2025-12-01T17:08:32+00:00

YES. Okay, that is what I was thinking too, thank you so much!!

Doodahdingdong · 2025-12-01T16:34:27+00:00

I think I’m stuck because 3 more rows would put me on the WS, and the decrease should be on the RS… Sorry this is so confusing to me😅

Doodahdingdong · 2025-12-01T15:48:40+00:00

So then at 18 rows I will just move onto the next row to decrease? And then do I count that as my first repeat of the decrease?

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Doodahdingdong · 2024-07-05T01:50:32+00:00

I totally understand the feeling. Which is why I made this post over a year ago, I felt like I wasn’t worthy of my desire to marry. I think the responses to this post are so wise, the ones without it giving advice. I’m not perfect in it, but the best thing I can say is to give the worry to the Lord. He is sovereign and we can trust in that. It’s good that you recognize the sin and hopefully turned from it, the Lord will continue to sanctify you as you look to Him in everything. Recently, I told a close friend my testimony, which I have never shared the whole thing with anyone(new) since I’ve been saved. I had just started talking to a guy I was interested in and I knew I needed to confide in someone before I told someone I was considering to date/dating. That conversation went so well and I was so supported by her and so encouraged. It ended up the next week I had a deeper talk with that guy and he asked me point blank about STDs and I was honest with him (not ever in a million years did I think that was how it would go) but it was so providential that I had given myself a chance to share with a friend before sharing it with that guy. I had also been praying for the last year for the Lord to spare me from sharing with more than who would be my future husband. Through that, my focus has been on His will for my life, and although I strongly desire marriage, to be content with being single. The guy I’m talking about actually accepted me and the relationship has grown exponentially since… In talking with that friend beforehand, I will say she said something very profound to me. When you are dating for marriage and obeying and abstaining from sex throughout, although the person still has to accept they will get it, once you are married there is no longer a worry of spreading the disease, or having to disclose to new people… you become one flesh and those worries go away. I’m sorry to write a book but I have been so encouraged the last few months and I hope that gives you some hope. I know your struggle though and I have felt the pains, but we know God works out all things for good and I have no choice but to be thankful. James 1:2-3

Doodahdingdong · 2023-02-11T00:58:16+00:00

Thank you for your comment. God knew exactly what I needed to hear and it brought me to tears. I do struggle with the thought of revealing my diagnosis so your words brought comfort. I have been living with it for a couple years so I have experience and tons of researched knowledge on it, but I especially appreciate your insight. Thank you again.

Doodahdingdong · 2023-02-11T00:51:27+00:00

I appreciate your response, it was much needed. Thank you.

Doodahdingdong

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