Recent content by Eliz54

Thank you so much. I also felt not to acknowledge the birthday. These children are not honouring me at all and in fact my son who was once in church said that I should honour my children. I just want to do what is right by God. I cant take them to the church because they are in a different...

Thank you for responding. I have tried everything with these two children. I have sent video's where I have poured out my heart. I have explained that I have brain damage from coming off a medication I was on for too long. They don't consider the stress of what they are doing each time they...

Thank you, I actually do accept that they have cut me out. What I am struggling with is this superficial occasions messages that come to ruffle up feelings and appease their guilt. I am asking should I now also do the occasions messages or as a Christian is it okay to not comply to appease...

Thank you so much for responding and for words of wisdom.

I agree acceptance and moving on to do what God has called you to is the best way. I just keep finding myself asking have I done enough - could I have done more. If I could know that then acceptance is easier. My problem is more about doing the right thing by God than by my children. Thank...

I can hear you have been through the pain that comes with having to show tough love towards your children. I can identify with you and so grateful for your response. Thank you for taking the time to send me your experience and as hard as it is, I have also felt to guard myself against my...

Hi there, Thank you so much. No, my daughter is 42 years old. I am a strong Christian and cannot understand how as Christians we cant talk through things. It is a difficult one to advise as there are no clear cut answers to be found in the Word with regard to this particular situation. Thanks...

My children only want an " occasions relationship" that is contact on Birthdays and Christmas etc. I have had many ill health trials to endure with no understanding from them. They keep their children, (my grandchildren) news from me. As a mom I have been resistant to these occasion contacts...