After the trauma of leaving my old church last year, I didn’t go anywhere for about 4-5 months.

this is often the forgotten element of what we’ve been through TRAUMA.

leaving church was traumatic. the experience was traumatising. So going back into the situation brings the trauma to the surface as all the triggers are there to awaken the pain and memories……….until…..it is resolved or healed.

Some of us have somehow been able to get to that place…..others still struggle….some times I wished I had a magic wand and could whisk away the pain.

Maybe you could jsut try little things Ditte…….like dip you foot in the pond everynow and then instead of signing up for weekly swimming practice and being on the team.

hi guys.

after having a few bad experiences with a previous church, i found a really great group of people to hang out with, talk with and worship with. was a great church, more like a sort of home group set up.

but last year, the pastors split and the church kind of crumbled. i’ve found it really hard. i haven’t really found another church, it’s been 7 months. and i’ve found myself going back to the first chuch. but being very passive and sitting at the back and not sharing anything, and really not trying to.

so i’m looking for a church in melbourne. not sure if anyone knows of any good ones?

ah huh,

well. it was very laid back, non-denominational.

worship was just kinda guitar, djembe, maybe an egg shaker or 2 🙂

i think i may have found somewhere, called living room

we’ll see.

thanks avb 🙂

I think I’m ready. I went to Crave MCC Paddington last Sunday. I was nervous at first but it was enjoyable. Nice people. I will be back and see how it goes.