Adult Children of Mentally ill Parents

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Re: I dont know what to think...

I'm very sorry your parents treated you the way the did/do. My first question for you is...do you know Jesus Christ as your personal savoir? What happens on this earth is only temporary, God has given us a "Guide" book the Bible to go by. Your parents have NOT done what they should have by you; however, if you are God's child, you must let them know how you feel, you must also forgive them. Pray for their lives to be changed by the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. The Bible says you must Honour your mother and father; you will be honouring them if you let them know how they've wronged you and then let them know their forgiven. Let it be their choice to be a part of your adult life, on your terms. Your First allegience is to GOD, Second is to your WIFE, Third your Children, Fourth your parents.
I'll be praying for you.

Re: Re: I dont know what to think...

Thank you very much for your reply. I appreciate your prayers and helpfulness. I am doing much better than I was when I wrote that. I am in the process of becoming more positive again and trying to forgive my parents, because I do want them in my life. I know the Lord will help me through this
God bless you

Re: Re: I dont know what to think...

That's nice advice..IF your parents are willing to repent of their actions and not continue hurting you. Of course, mistakes and relapses will happen, but if it's not in a person's heart to repent (this is the case with my mom, she can not see how she's done wrong, even after I have told her), then one must put God, spouse and children above parents and move on. Not that you can't forgive-forgiveness does not require the wrongful parent to make amends, it is something YOU do - but that doesn't mean that you should let your parents continue to trample on you.

Re: Re: Re: I dont know what to think...

Thanx Heidi. I know I cannot change them but I can move forward myself.