Thank you! My prayer life has been shaken for sure (If I believe God answers prayers (I do), but this one hasn’t been answered, does it mean I was wrong about God or that I’m double-minded in my prayers or I really don’t believe God will answer my prayer or I’m not asking in faith or, or, or....this goes on and on and on and I feel defeated before I ever begin talking to God)...yet each day I start anew and resolve to continue to pray (or try to pray)
I'm not a mental health professional. Probably a badge of honor. That said, I'm so so suspicious that there might be some hidden trauma in these children's lives. Trauma covers a w i d e spectrum. What one child experiences as trauma may roll off another's back. There's also the possibility of things we don't like to think about. I have heard first hand stories of survivors of abuse. I'm thinking in particular of denials by the mothers when they were told, and complete ignorance of the mother because the girl was fearful something would happen if she told. Not saying this worst is the case, just that gender dysphoria might -might- have its roots in something hidden. Something to explore?
I hope you're taking care of Heather in the midst of your own trauma. You are living through trauma. You know that, right? You must be overwhelmed at times. Different issues but I had a difficult child. Childhood trauma I could do nothing about. It took more than a decade for her to sort things out, but she got on the road. Still sorting 20 years later. Not my journey. I feel for her but can't live her life for her. I neglected to take care of me for *years*. Do take care of Heather. Neglect her and there won't be the proper resources to offer your child. 2¢
I understand. ❤️ From personal experience with an issue I had with my child, it took many, many years of frustration, depression, many prayers (of my devout mother as well), and many tears for my prayer to be answered.
In my tradition, we also pray to certain saints for their intercession on our behalf, and also to the sweet mother of Christ for her motherly intercession prayers. As a mother, she is especially understanding of our sorrows.. I personally find her special place in Heaven comforting.
I'm so sorry for what you are going through. If there is need for repentance; ask God; I'm sure He will direct you to what; if anything; you (And your husband?) need to repent of; and never stop praying. Don't try to figure out all of the 'what if's'; the issue is too big to try to figure out; GOD knows what the ROOT cause of all of this is; trust Him to take care of it. Continue to show your child God's unfailing love along with His Truth. "Don't grow weary in well-doing."
"Having done ALL; STAND."
We are in a battle such as the world has never seen; a battle between deception and God's Truth; right and wrong; and the enemy NEVER sleeps. But God doesn't either; and because of Christ's finished work on the cross; all those who are born-again through and into Him also win. But it IS a BATTLE; a continuous one that must be pressed into until a victory is seen.
God has given us free will; including your child; but "It's not God's will that ANY should perish; but that ALL should come to repentance"; and I will believe God to be ready; willing; and able to save; sanctify; heal, and deliver your child.
I am sorry. 😥🙏 Never stop praying for your child.
Thank you! My prayer life has been shaken for sure (If I believe God answers prayers (I do), but this one hasn’t been answered, does it mean I was wrong about God or that I’m double-minded in my prayers or I really don’t believe God will answer my prayer or I’m not asking in faith or, or, or....this goes on and on and on and I feel defeated before I ever begin talking to God)...yet each day I start anew and resolve to continue to pray (or try to pray)
Heartbreaking.
I'm not a mental health professional. Probably a badge of honor. That said, I'm so so suspicious that there might be some hidden trauma in these children's lives. Trauma covers a w i d e spectrum. What one child experiences as trauma may roll off another's back. There's also the possibility of things we don't like to think about. I have heard first hand stories of survivors of abuse. I'm thinking in particular of denials by the mothers when they were told, and complete ignorance of the mother because the girl was fearful something would happen if she told. Not saying this worst is the case, just that gender dysphoria might -might- have its roots in something hidden. Something to explore?
I hope you're taking care of Heather in the midst of your own trauma. You are living through trauma. You know that, right? You must be overwhelmed at times. Different issues but I had a difficult child. Childhood trauma I could do nothing about. It took more than a decade for her to sort things out, but she got on the road. Still sorting 20 years later. Not my journey. I feel for her but can't live her life for her. I neglected to take care of me for *years*. Do take care of Heather. Neglect her and there won't be the proper resources to offer your child. 2¢
I understand. ❤️ From personal experience with an issue I had with my child, it took many, many years of frustration, depression, many prayers (of my devout mother as well), and many tears for my prayer to be answered.
In my tradition, we also pray to certain saints for their intercession on our behalf, and also to the sweet mother of Christ for her motherly intercession prayers. As a mother, she is especially understanding of our sorrows.. I personally find her special place in Heaven comforting.
Never give up. Take it day by day.
May God bless you and comfort you sweet lady.
I'm so sorry for what you are going through. If there is need for repentance; ask God; I'm sure He will direct you to what; if anything; you (And your husband?) need to repent of; and never stop praying. Don't try to figure out all of the 'what if's'; the issue is too big to try to figure out; GOD knows what the ROOT cause of all of this is; trust Him to take care of it. Continue to show your child God's unfailing love along with His Truth. "Don't grow weary in well-doing."
"Having done ALL; STAND."
We are in a battle such as the world has never seen; a battle between deception and God's Truth; right and wrong; and the enemy NEVER sleeps. But God doesn't either; and because of Christ's finished work on the cross; all those who are born-again through and into Him also win. But it IS a BATTLE; a continuous one that must be pressed into until a victory is seen.
God has given us free will; including your child; but "It's not God's will that ANY should perish; but that ALL should come to repentance"; and I will believe God to be ready; willing; and able to save; sanctify; heal, and deliver your child.