The Shack
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Hello all,
The preacher that married my husband and I gave me The Shack to read while I was in the hospital for anxiety for the 2nd time. I just finished reading it. I have always been a person that has had a hard time following books without having racing thoughts (my mom says it my ADHD). Anyway, I was able to follow this book and loved it. I would say that Angel79's statement was the best way to sum up this book.
With the help of 'my' preacher (the reason why I put it this way is because I am still searching for faith), my counselor and my husband, I have been able to realize that my parents (especially my dad) have been in control of me for 32 years. My parents have put me in this little box and don't want me to go outside the box. Most recently, my dad stated in an email that my husband was dumb for eating meat and that if I allow my son to eat meat it would be like allowing him to eat poison. Although I don't eat meat, I decided, on my own, that I would now allow my son (at 4) to eat meat if he wanted to. I don't want him to feel isolated like I was as a kid because I didn't eat meat. So anyway, I have carried on and on. Another issue is that they don't believe in God. This has made it hard for me. Especially since my sister just recently told me that "I was part of a cult." I haven't talked to my sister or dad since these incidences.
My husband has been very supportive. In fact he is the one who ordered me the stress center program. I know that I can't defend myself to my dad and sister because they are set in their ways. I really think that the book helped me a lot that is why I post my story here. In fact, I see a lot of Mack in me. What do you all think? Any suggestions on how to deal with my family?
The preacher that married my husband and I gave me The Shack to read while I was in the hospital for anxiety for the 2nd time. I just finished reading it. I have always been a person that has had a hard time following books without having racing thoughts (my mom says it my ADHD). Anyway, I was able to follow this book and loved it. I would say that Angel79's statement was the best way to sum up this book.
With the help of 'my' preacher (the reason why I put it this way is because I am still searching for faith), my counselor and my husband, I have been able to realize that my parents (especially my dad) have been in control of me for 32 years. My parents have put me in this little box and don't want me to go outside the box. Most recently, my dad stated in an email that my husband was dumb for eating meat and that if I allow my son to eat meat it would be like allowing him to eat poison. Although I don't eat meat, I decided, on my own, that I would now allow my son (at 4) to eat meat if he wanted to. I don't want him to feel isolated like I was as a kid because I didn't eat meat. So anyway, I have carried on and on. Another issue is that they don't believe in God. This has made it hard for me. Especially since my sister just recently told me that "I was part of a cult." I haven't talked to my sister or dad since these incidences.
My husband has been very supportive. In fact he is the one who ordered me the stress center program. I know that I can't defend myself to my dad and sister because they are set in their ways. I really think that the book helped me a lot that is why I post my story here. In fact, I see a lot of Mack in me. What do you all think? Any suggestions on how to deal with my family?