Date: 2007-09-12 17:53:54
Subject: You don't have to go through things by yourself.
Parenting is naturally a stressful life challenge. Often it is made even harder if you are a single parent or have a wayward child, but you are not alone. Many of us have been through difficulties and hard times and feeling beaten down. But so often when it happens to us we tend to withdraw. We can be afraid of what others think or say. I encourage you to take a chance and reach out. That is why this sight is here, to help people as they struggle with life's trials and help them find the support they need. We're here to offer encouragement and prayer and a shoulder to cry on. If that is what you need I encourage you to contact us by phone or e-mail, johnjoslin@bellsouth.net. You don't have to go through this alone!
Date: 2007-09-09 22:43:02
Subject: My son and I
I am a single mom with a three year old son. It's just us. I have family in the area, but no one to talk to. I struggle with making it on my own. I have faith in God, and I know that He won't give me more than I can handle. It feels like everything at this point is too much to handle. Everything is frustrating to me. We have come through a lot in the last three years, but I have lost a lot, too. I need a friend that's tangible. Someone I can talk to. Someone I can be honest with and they won't judge me. Depression is only one symptom in a long list of things I am going through, but to make every thing right for my son, I think I need more focus on parenting issues. Maybe. I will get better, and it will take time. But I will get there. One thing at a time seems to be the right thing to do. "Where to begin?" is the question, I think. Whatever it is, God knows. I'm willing to wait, but how much longer? God hears my heart's cry. Here I am, Lord. What do I do now?
Date: 2007-08-11 19:12:05
Subject: Marriage difficulty
We are struggling with things in our marriage and are not sure where to turn. We have tried doing it ourselves and it is not working. We don't agree on anything and everything turns into a huge fight. Is there any hope for us?
Date: 2007-08-02 20:14:24
Subject: Been there.
I've been where you are. I went through a period that was so low and dark I often just wished that I would die. I found life empty and meaningless. I didn't think it would ever go away. One day I was at the end of my rope when I asked God to either help me or take me out of this world. And he answered by cry. It took a while but he began to show me how I needed to change my thought habits and how I saw life. I am still not some one who bubbles over with excitement and entusiasm, and I have an occasional bad day, but I never feel so low that it hurts any more. I want to encourage you by saying there is a God who knows where you are and what you are going through and he does care. He will help you if you let him. And this may be the first step.
Date: 2007-08-02 17:56:10
Subject: Depression
I've been experiencing depression lately that seems so dark, that I find it hard to find hope. Is there any hope out there for me?
