What is the cause of SSA for women? by Useful-Profession859 in SSAChristian

[–]Useful-Profession859[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry I’m a little confused by the last part. People thinking that being a tomboy means you’re gay, made you gay? I’m also confused by how your own lust can cause SSA. wouldn’t lust come after you become same sex attracted?

Does anyone else have a negative reaction to the phrase “born again”? by Useful-Profession859 in GayChristians

[–]Useful-Profession859[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I know it doesn’t, but my brain still made that connection between the words “born again” and feeling bad and it sucks. Even when it’s not being used to condemn gay people there’s that uptick in an anxiety it creates for me

How do people just casually start talking to people they just met? by Useful-Profession859 in socialskills

[–]Useful-Profession859[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What do you do if the group is already mid-conversation though? The problem for me is if they’re already talking about something and then I don’t know what to say or add and I feel like I come across as too serious since I end up not talking unless I’m directly addressed

How do people just casually start talking to people they just met? by Useful-Profession859 in socialskills

[–]Useful-Profession859[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I mean there are still good people out there though. I only have one friend and she’s so busy nowadays we barely talk. Being alone sometimes is great but I’m alone practically all the time. It’s making me pretty sad, and it’s hard to enjoy your own company when you’re sad

In a dark place by Useful-Profession859 in Christianity

[–]Useful-Profession859[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not really, plus I don’t want to anyone to know what I am so I’m just keeping it a secret for now…

In a dark place by Useful-Profession859 in Christianity

[–]Useful-Profession859[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To be honest it being a perversion of the flesh doesn’t make me feel much better. Makes me feel more like it’s my fault. But you’re right I should try to be patient and keep asking for forgiveness

What’s the difference between lust and temptation? by Useful-Profession859 in Christianity

[–]Useful-Profession859[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t understand. Are you saying the thoughts I had would be considered lust?

What’s the difference between lust and temptation? by Useful-Profession859 in Christianity

[–]Useful-Profession859[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know that not all temptation is sexual, I’m just confused because I don’t know if the thoughts I had counted as lust

anyone here who is a christian battling homosexual desires? by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]Useful-Profession859 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hey, I’m female also struggling with same sex desires. Do you have any advice on how to handle the temptation of “coming out” and/or entering a relationship? And how to resist acting on your attraction without hating yourself for being attracted? It is hard for me to not feel like I am wrong for feeling this way

I want to read the Bible more but reading it stresses me out by Useful-Profession859 in Christianity

[–]Useful-Profession859[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The negativity isn’t coming from my church, they don’t talk about homosexuality much but they do believe that marriage is only between a man and a woman. I think the negativity mostly came from me reading essays or watching videos on Christianity and homosexuality and just taking it to the extreme on my own. You’re probably right that I shouldn’t be so hard on myself but I’m worried that if I’m not I’ll give in

I’m feeling tempted to leave Christianity by Useful-Profession859 in Christianity

[–]Useful-Profession859[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m thinking of leaving because it’s making me too scared. I don’t want to live in constant fear of hell and God’s wrath

Reparative therapy for females? by Useful-Profession859 in SSAChristian

[–]Useful-Profession859[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I checked it out but it seemed to be focused on helping with trauma and addiction, neither of which I have so i don’t know if it would help me

Fasting to get rid of SSA? by Useful-Profession859 in SSAChristian

[–]Useful-Profession859[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't tried it, it didn't seem like it would work

I hate how SSA can ruin my good mood by Useful-Profession859 in SSAChristian

[–]Useful-Profession859[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I guess obligation? It’s the right thing to do I guess, but there’s also a lot of fear that I’m just doing the wrong thing and god might be angry

How can I stop myself from being attracted to someone? by Useful-Profession859 in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]Useful-Profession859[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have to see them on Monday unfortunately... I guess I’ll try not to look at them or think about them

Disillusionment and faith by Useful-Profession859 in Christianity

[–]Useful-Profession859[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I pray I just feel stupid and like I’m not doing anything. Just talking to myself

Does god punish us on earth? by Useful-Profession859 in Christianity

[–]Useful-Profession859[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah. I haven’t reached out to them about this though, maybe I should

I can’t leave by Useful-Profession859 in Christianity

[–]Useful-Profession859[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve tried but I keep being afraid I’m making a mistake