AT’s Comments (group member since Jan 15, 2023)

AT’s comments from the Problems with Life/Emos and Goths group.

I'm a straight Christian but I absolutely am against mistreatment to anyone no matter their beliefs or race or sexual orientation. Bullying anyone is extremely unacceptable and it's not what my Lord Jesus condones, either. No one, Christian or not, should ever mistreat anyone who's gay. Gays are people and were/are lovingly handcrafted by our tender Heavenly Father.
And what's omnisexual? That's a new term for me!

I get judged for things that are actually trivial yet not so to my family. I'm a Christian and so my parents have judged me for liking and reading Harry Potter as well as watching certain movies which aren't even wrong but don't meet their standards. I've even had certain story ideas of mine bluntly criticized. And some personal convictions and views of mine might as well be under the world's most scrutinizing microscope.

I know I am inexperienced as I've never had a boyfriend in my life, though I've had 2 guys attracted to me, but I do know the feeling of being drawn to someone whom you eventually find out is already taken. It's VERY disappointing.
I wish I had wisdom to impart but I'm far from qualified to give outstanding advice. What I will say is, if he's flirting with you when he and you knows he's got a gf, maybe you should tell him how you feel about it all. I'm sure he must be fabulous and I can tell you're smitten too. It's good you don't want to mess anything up - that shows you're mature.
Another thing to consider: if a guy's flirting with you when he's already got someone, there's a good chance that if he's not true to her, he might not be with you. That's usually how it turns out.
But then again, I'm not experienced in this thing. I don't know any of you guys or this situation well. I'm just sharing what I've observed from life and what others have taught me. If you were a Christian as I am, I'd tell you to talk to God about it. But that might sound insensitive or glib as well.
My heart goes out to you, my friend. I have faith in you, believing that whatever happens, you'll make the right decision even though love and romance is very tricky to navigate.

I'm what you'd call a Baptist Christian but I like to think of myself as nondenominational because I want to be accessible to people of all faiths and backgrounds. It doesn't mean I don't have my own beliefs and convictions, of course, just that I strive to be openminded enough to try to learn from anyone who believes differently. We're all one family, y'know.
And I most certainly do believe there is a heaven and a hell. There's too much evidence all around us of God's existence. So if God and Jesus exist, there MUST be a heaven and a hell.

I'm actually close to 160 pounds. Some family members think I should lose some of it and have gently pressured me about it. I know that's what I am supposed to do yet it makes me feel down that I'm not slender as they'd like me to be. It's not that I want to be fat, it's just that I really am a fan of eating. I wish I could eat as much as I like without having to worry about any health complications. But then again, that's only wishful thinking, right?

I know Christmastime can be a very sad, lonely time for so many people and that it can make them feel more worthless, like they don't care for life anymore. If you are that kind of person, I'd love to be there for you somehow. Feel free to talk with me anytime in the Christmas season, even Christmas Eve! Just drop a message to me. And that goes for anyone from the LGBTQIA community too.

I know Christmastime can be a very sad, lonely time for so many people and that it can make them feel more worthless, like they don't care for life anymore. If you are that kind of person, I'd love to be there for you somehow. Feel free to talk with me anytime in the Christmas season, even Christmas Eve! Just drop a message to me.

I too have had similar thoughts going through my mind, but briefly. They’re not too intense and they don’t stay long but yes, I’ve had them pass through my head before.

Oh, believe me, He is there. I may not relate to your sadness but I can honestly tell you that I have asked that question before. So you are unquestionably not alone. Wish I could give you a hug! And I will pray for you.