tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044826704035279962.post1053137497141861231..comments2024-03-28T17:16:25.333-04:00Comments on Mad Padre: Why Go To Church? A Sermon For The 14th Sunday After PentecostMad Padrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00410143683610813671noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044826704035279962.post-273389709375034632016-09-08T14:15:36.090-04:002016-09-08T14:15:36.090-04:00Hello Mark:
I am sorry I am only now reading and ...Hello Mark:<br /><br />I am sorry I am only now reading and responding to your post. Thank you so much for it. I am very pleased to hear that you have some supports in your battle against PTSD, and that you feel you need a good way to deal with that negative energy.<br />Every blessing in that battle, brother. You are not alone.<br />Be well and thanks for reading, I am so grateful to God that my poor words were useful to you.Mad Padrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00410143683610813671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044826704035279962.post-66385105405427321202016-08-24T03:33:07.044-04:002016-08-24T03:33:07.044-04:00I don't think this could have come at a better...I don't think this could have come at a better time. I can't say that I've been particularly religious in terms of attending church but have always held a personal belief in God. Recently I was diagnosed with complex PTSD after 20yrs in Law Enforcement. I'm sure you are aware of the effects that PTSD has on the individual and their families. Having had counselling, medication and lots of other 'worthy' advice from medical professionals, I concluded quite quickly that it was only I who could, without sounding dramatic, save myself.<br />I have been down the path of self destruction several times since and prior to the diagnosis, but only through being self aware and with the support of my family have I stopped myself from taking it to far.<br />Yet something was missing. I found probably for the first time in my life that I really needed spiritual support. I found myself reading passages from the Bible and the Koran. There was no methodology, I was simply looking for support/guidance. After some procrastination I've decided I need to attend church. Not out of duty, but as you put it to lift some of the burden I carry. I'm not looking for pity nor am I full of self pity. I have PTSD due to dedication, because I carried out my duty, because many times I acted selflessly. But I do carry a lot of anger and resentment towards those who in my profession should have known better and failed to act with common human decency towards me and as I have since learnt towards fellow colleagues who are in the same predicament. <br />Now I need to channel that negative energy for a different purpose. I need to explore a different path. <br />Thank you for this post.MarkGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931863014281720994noreply@blogger.com