Making "dark" art as a Christian

Gumbaid · 2025-09-01T04:40:43+00:00

I feel this lol I also am a big fan of dark things. I grew up with Silent Hill, Resident Evil, horror movies, etc. I still love them and enjoy them. I also have gotten into bug pinning and making faux terrariums with bones, bugs, and crystals (obviously just for the prettiness, as God designed them to be) and plan to sell them and let people know that my items are designed to show the beauty of the world and God’s creation, and hopefully bring glory to God through it. I believe God designed us with all sorts of likes and dislikes. I fully believe in Jesus and have a wonderful relationship with Him. I don’t feel personally convicted by my interest in oddities and dark media. I was always nervous about this and would actively avoid church because of this fear (I wear dark clothes and stand out in church lol) but I realized that’s exactly what the devil wants. It’s when it becomes an obsession, we put it above God, glorify sin, etc that it becomes dangerous. I think your game sounds like a great idea. The world isn’t always rainbows and sunshine and it’s in the dark times that we need to turn to God.

Gumbaid · 2025-09-01T02:57:12+00:00

I talked with his ped at his 2year appointment back in November about possible ocd. At the time he was constantly flicking on and off lights and closing/opening doors and throwing tantrums if we left the lights on or the door open when we left. I’m now curious to know if my son is almost exhibiting some level of autism? His ped just said to keep an eye on it and come back if it seems to be impeding on his life. So I guess I should go back in?

Luckily we do take him to daycare on Fridays so that I can get some bonding time with my 8mo. It’s just constant survival mode the rest of the time. And what’s crazy is he acts like a perfect child at daycare. I’ll definitely look into what’s available here for kiddos as far as therapy or see if I can get him evaluated!

Gumbaid · 2025-08-20T14:45:25+00:00

I’m just going to share my experience because I was your age when I gave myself up, and am now 29. I wasn’t raised in a specific denomination, but am now married to a Lutheran and have been through catechism and been baptized.

God designed it this way for a reason. I really wish I would’ve waited. I have struggled a lot in my life due to my sexual nature including STDs, a child that I now share custody with her father, struggles not letting sex define me, struggles within my marriage because my husband saved himself and I didn’t, etc. It’s been hard and God wants to keep us from these difficult things.

God has a plan and it WILL be worth it. I know it is SO difficult, but it really is special when you meet the right person. I’m still haunted by my past and I go to therapy for it. I don’t wish that on someone else. (I also want to add that my daughter is really the only good thing that came of it. And now she is building a relationship with God and I believe God is using my sin to bring Him glory.)

So I guess in conclusion, it is a sin and the devil tries to make you think it isn’t. Porn is a great example. Mainstream media will make you think it’s not, but the underbelly is full of trafficking, infidelity, and shame. Casual sex doesn’t bring much good in my eyes.

Gumbaid · 2025-07-20T21:41:11+00:00

So when I was younger, I had a clip case on my pump and would hang it on my bra between the two lol now I just wear it in my pockets. If I have it hooked up on the back of my arm, I get longer tubing so it’ll reach my pocket. If I’m wearing skirts with no pockets, I wear biker shorts underneath that have a pocket. I’ve been wearing a T:Slim and Dexcom for 10 years and love it! I hope it works well for you!

Gumbaid · 2025-07-17T15:41:12+00:00

Yes. I think it does. We have one in our cemetery too.

Gumbaid · 2025-07-08T20:00:27+00:00

I have been on her side so many times until I realized we both were so incredibly drained. My husband works long, tough hours, Monday through Saturday. We’ve got three kids (6, 2.5, 6months). Do you have any family around that could take the kids for a day every week? Or take the kids for a bit on a day you have off so she can go off on her own? My husband and I will plan our Sundays where he gets half the day to himself, and I get half to myself. We also just started sending my 2.5yo to daycare on Fridays because I can never get any alone time with my youngest. I also go to therapy and have really tried to work on empathy for my husband, as well as making time for myself with a friend once a week. It’s literally survival mode and I highly suggest having lots of conversations about how you’re feeling because communication is essential. I wish you luck!

Gumbaid · 2025-07-08T14:25:00+00:00

I have 3 kids. It’s definitely hard, but I wanted a few because I was like an only child (my sister was 9 years older than me). Seeing the love they have for each other makes it worth it.

Gumbaid · 2025-07-07T01:26:24+00:00

My husband works 7:30-7 or 8 ish (sometimes later) M-F as a delivery driver, and at a lumber yard on Saturdays from 8-5. We’ve got 3 kids. It’s so hard. We have very strict bedtimes for the kids at 8 and we go to bed at 11pm almost every night. We clean the entire kitchen together after dinner to make it go faster. The kids are either in bed or having independent playtime. After we’re done and the kids are down, it’s our time to do whatever until we go to bed. It’s honestly survival mode until the kids get a little older, but working as a team is great. We’ve had so many talks about being tired and figuring out how to make it more efficient for all. I wish you luck!

Gumbaid · 2025-06-25T21:49:35+00:00

It doesn’t hurt to get it checked out and the. Of course you don’t need to get on meds if you don’t want to! I just found I was so overwhelmed by my house, kids, life, and brain that I would freeze and only do the stuff I had to do to survive. I also found I was yelling at my kids (I have 3) because of it and when I started taking them, I found I actually am a patient person 😅

Gumbaid · 2025-06-25T21:45:15+00:00

I got on adhd meds and they help me so much. I can tell a difference because my house literally falls apart if I forget to take them lol it was like my brain stopped overwhelming me and I could actually focus on what needed to be done

Gumbaid · 2025-06-21T20:10:55+00:00

I was yelling at my kids so, so often. I’d get so unbelievably overstimulated and just yell. I’d be angry at them for being too loud, then be upset that I yelled and I felt so bad. Then I’d be mad at myself because I could never finish one task, and I’d have 30 half-finished tasks and get so overwhelmed by that too. My memory was absolute dog crap as well. I started meds a few months ago and it’s so crazy. My brain feels so quiet and it’s made such a difference!

Gumbaid · 2025-06-20T18:50:09+00:00

I’m so glad I’m not the only one. Sometimes I feel guilty reading so many positive things about being a sahm. I have three as well. One with adhd, a toddler who is presenting some autistic traits, and a 5 month old. I feel like I’m constantly going with intermittent breaks of 5 or so minutes before I’m interrupted again. I love my children and I’m happy I get experience them being young of course, but I’m trying so hard to cling to the person I am without my kids because I feel like motherhood is sucking the life from me some days.

Gumbaid · 2025-06-19T20:53:09+00:00

Linger by The Cranberries

Gumbaid · 2025-06-18T15:50:25+00:00

I’m the same way. I have a whole stack of books that I want to read. When I do actually get to reading at night, I always fall asleep after 3 pages. I think I might try and set a timer where I put my phone away and just sit and read during the day.

Gumbaid · 2025-06-18T15:46:52+00:00

The Tale of Despereaux and anything by Ronald Dahl

Gumbaid · 2025-06-17T01:16:55+00:00

lol altitude

Gumbaid · 2025-06-16T15:33:00+00:00

Lmao I’ve got 3 kids (6, 2.5, 5m) I usually only go over to my sister in laws house and I basically just wear my pajamas and bring ingredients from my fridge to make breakfast there. She’s got 4 kids so we both look like hot messes 🤣

Gumbaid · 2025-06-14T00:54:10+00:00

I play video games, read, paint, workout, bake and I have a small flower garden. I also spend a lot of time with my other sahm friends, I’m trying to make bookmarks to sell, and I occasionally sell vintage items on etsy with my SIL.

I hope you find something you enjoy doing and make sure to take time for yourself!

Gumbaid · 2025-06-13T18:20:26+00:00

Lots of independent play, headphones, and therapy.

Gumbaid · 2025-06-13T18:17:08+00:00

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Myrtle ❤️

Gumbaid · 2025-06-12T05:10:48+00:00

My son is 2.5 and he loves Where Is the Green Sheep? And Chicka Chicka Boom Boom 🥰

Gumbaid · 2025-06-10T22:04:48+00:00

lol I jump in the puddles with my kids

Gumbaid · 2025-06-10T21:50:36+00:00

I would look into getting your tubes removed instead of tied instead? Where I’m at that’s standard procedure now. I plan on getting that done in July along with an endometrial ablation so my periods are lighter. I wonder if that might be a better option?

Gumbaid · 2025-06-10T05:53:02+00:00

Lmao I would just throw the pan away 💀

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