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[AreYouReady?]

Originally Posted by Phoenix

Being up front triggers panic attacks. I need a clear path between me and the exit in order to feel safe. Yes, I realize how completely unbelievable this sounds to those of you who don't have this kind of experience/response in church. Oh well. I've finally started sitting with a friend..on the inside so I'd have to crawl over her to get out. That's safe cuz anyone else would have to crawl over her to get to me. lol The brain is a messed up organ sometimes.

Phoenix, you must have had a really bad experience for panic attacks. I am so sorry.

I don't like the "stuffy" feeling I get when I walk into a large church gathering.

Those of you who never had a panic attack, I can assure you ...it is not pleasant. And if being in a church service causes one...well..you know it has to be bad.

[AreYouReady?]

Originally Posted by Steve Epley

50 years I have been in the church I have no complaints the church is my Mother. I have a wonderful Mother.

Well....there are perpetrators...and there are victims...

[RandyWayne]

Originally Posted by AreYouReady?

Well....there are perpetrators...and there are victims...

I am sure when asked, many bullies will probably say they had a GREAT time in high school.

[Jay]

Originally Posted by Steve Epley

50 years I have been in the church I have no complaints the church is my Mother. I have a wonderful Mother.

I have to agree. The church is a family, and if sometimes we get black sheep, become slightly dysfunctional, or make mistakes that need corrected, it is all part of living and growing together as a family. Just as the body of a child, or more aptly an adolescent, does not always seem to fit together properly and so suffers pain or discomfort, so it is with us. We do not always get along as well as we should, but we should still love, support, and encourage one another until the day that we are perfected in the love, righteousness, and holiness of Jesus Christ.