Hello!

[tothemoon]

Hi, my name is Theresa. First, I know that I am an incredibly loved child of God. Second, I am a lesbian.

I am not sure I can pinpoint a reason that brought me to Soulforce. I do know that my journey in life has shown me authenticity is huge.

I am just a few months removed from a committed relationship of eight years where I was a stay at home parent to my former partner's child for the whole of our relationship. She announced one day that she was no longer gay and could not be with me any longer. And, of course, that I was an abomination. It has left me pretty shell shocked. I walked without her (the person who promised me a lifetime with her in a ceremony), without "my" son or contact with him, without a home, a job, financial stability, transportation, etc. She says it's all about God and expresses that I was an amazing partner and parent. The actions exhibit otherwise. I guess, in a nutshell, that's what is. I cannot allow that kind of shame and rejection to take over my life... God is not hateful and there to beat up me or anyone else. While I am shattered, beyond hurt and miss the kiddo, I know who I am at my core... God's child and who God created me to be. I am grateful for knowing God is bigger than any box a person, family, friend or church chooses to put Him or another person into.

Theresa

[sauu4equality]

Hi, Theresa. I am very sorry for what you are going through. I am touched by your resilience. I went through a similar thing not too long ago. Something I've never shared with anyone on this board. The difference is in the end I knew it was the right thing for the person that left me. And it was right for me to leave the situation. Living with someone who's broken up with you after promising they'd be there forever is just too painful for anyone. I was lucky enough not to have kids.

All of us in the Soulforce forums are here for you. Welcome, and thank you for sharing your story.

K

[labguy22]

Theresa,
I thought I was about to read a very happy intro and then, BAM! I can't even begin to imagine what that would be like. I am truely glad you found Soulforce, it's a wonderful community of caring people. Please jump in and share; sounds like you have quite a story.

[Pablo Rafael]

Theresa,

I am glad that you found your way here.

Your story is painful. How sad it is that people get convinced that God is against the love between two persons. I am encouraged by your attitude. I am convinced that God loves all people, gay and straight, and that God intends for us to be happy with someone else. Unfortuately so many people are convinced that they speak for God, and God is just like them.

God is indeed much bigger than we can imagine.

Please join in the discussions. It would be nice to know more about you.

Tu Amigo, Pablo

[Gennee]

Hi, Theresa and welcome to the site . I'm sorry that your partner split you with you. Her response that you're an abomination is cold-hearted. I'm impressed with your attitude because I detect no bitterness on your part. Pray for your son and for her. Yes, God does love you and so do I.

Gennee

[Jennifer5]

Welcome Theresa!

I'm so sorry to hear that your partner left you and even more so that she took your son away from you. You raised the boy, you had a right to be a part of his life.

I am very glad that you realize that you don't deserve to be treated that way. I hope that we get to see more of you around the forum.