Re: 'God' is punishing you

[Anonymous]

Thanks all for your kind words, and sharing your experiences. Ironically, my mother has always had my best interest at heart. Even though my family doesn’t talk about our ‘problems.’ I know they’re always there for me. And surprisingly, she’s been really ‘supportive’ of my recent diagnosis, in contrast to my ordeal with depression. She doesn’t really know anything about it (yet, I’m gonna let her watch Add and Loving it!), but I’ve just blown it at school and will be ‘kicked’ out of the program I’m in until next Spring. She didn’t get angry or call me lazy; she just asked me if I will be back next year, and what I’ll do to take care of things. Perhaps it’s all making more sense to her now (my struggles with school, inability to get anything done).

As for what she said about ‘God’ punishing me, I only attribute it to the ignorance that seems to accompany many (but by no means all) religious followers. I know the intent wasn’t malice, but it sure hurt like hell. And as for recently (like this month!) blowing it at school, being diagnosed with ADD (April!) and not knowing how to get help without the means…..visiting these forums has been really helpful in reminding me that I’m not alone. Moving forward! One day at a time…

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