Hi JD…..its so great to have you with us……and your story is very powerful. you have touched on a real key to moving forward I believe…..forgiveness. People hurt and abuse often out of ignorance……..no need for us to continue to hurt ourselves by holding on to bitterness and resentment.

I’d like to put a link to your story on my facebook wall if it is okay with you. I believe that many more people would be touched by your story.

Cheers Pierre & Maryann!

Ahhh Mr Venn-Brown 🙂

It’s great to be a part of Freedom2B!

Even for a hard core Christian, inner unforgiveness can linger for decades and sometimes not even show in the day to day life of a follower. However, it does consume you, and robs you of a life deserved.

Forgiving my mother was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do in my walk with Jesus. What hurts me most is that on Judgement Day, whether she’ll be able to forgive herself for the onslaught that was inflicted on me. But, to re-open the wounds now is un-necessary. There is peace.

Please feel welcome to post my story on your Facebook. It’s my testimony, so please feel free to share it.

Cheers!

JD

Thanks JD for sharing. I know your story will inspire many as it has inspired me! 🙂

James

JD, thanks for sharing your story. My heart really went out to you, hearing what you went through with your family. I am the mother of two (neither is gay) but If one of them had told me they were lesbian, I would have loved them just the same, because no matter what they are still my children. My youngest has Bipolar and after a night of drinking had sex with an acquaintance and she informed me last week that she is pregnant, (that is almost the same to me as if she had told me she was gay :bigsmile: .) However she is my daughter and as such I will continue to love and support her no matter what, I know a lot don’t think the same as I, but no matter what the sexual orientation they are still your children and that does not change and as sch we should be there for all our children,

JD, thanks for sharing your story. My heart really went out to you, hearing what you went through with your family. I am the mother of two (neither is gay) but If one of them had told me they were lesbian, I would have loved them just the same, because no matter what they are still my children. My youngest has Bipolar and after a night of drinking had sex with an acquaintance and she informed me last week that she is pregnant, (that is almost the same to me as if she had told me she was gay :bigsmile: .) However she is my daughter and as such I will continue to love and support her no matter what, I know a lot don’t think the same as I, but no matter what the sexual orientation they are still your children and that does not change and as sch we should be there for all our children,

what a wonderful mum you…….all kids near their parents to say ‘I love you (full stop)….not ‘I love you but…….’

Of course you and I also have the added benefit of experiencing our humanity in very real ways………we too have failed…..and known forgiveness……..I thank god for this…..its made me less judgemental of others