Another Newbie...

[Bettie]

Hey guys,

although I've already made some posts, I'd nevertheless like to introduce myself to you!
I am a girl of 21 years and I'm not very sure about my sexual orientation yet. I have been raised in a christian household with quite severe rules and a clear opinion on homosexuality. Now that I have moved out from home, I start thinking about girls and I don't know if it is good to feel this way and if I can still be a good christian even if I'm lesbian or bisexual. All this is very confusing and I don't know what to do or who to talk to...
So I hope that I'll find some support and some comfort in this forum!

Greets, Bettie

[bnmoore]

Welcome Bettie. When the disciples protested that they had faith in God, Jesus came back with "Have the faith of God". What does that look like in the 21st century? I'm going to play with that concept. The father within is your BFF and will never unfriend you. Relax and accept that. It will be okay.

Put on your worthy shoes and dance. Pick a spot, it's all holy ground.

[Gennee]

Welcome to SF, Bettie. Ths is a wonderful site.


Gennee

[Bettie]

Thank you for welcoming me :-)
@bnmoore: Yes, I hope that one day, I'll feel comfortable and be more conscient about my sexual orientation. At the moment, I'm not sure if I really prefer girls and feel bad about that or if I'm just attracted by the 'forbidden' and feel bad about this fact. I'm just very puzzled and hope that I'll find myself by living my life and discussing with intelligent, sensitive persons... Of course, God will always be a part of my life and I'll have to learn to concile faith and my new 'everyday life'.

[Gennee]

Bettie, when I admitted to myself that I was transgender all the tension and struggles dissipated. I felt no guilt or shame about it at all. God affirmed and confirmed me as his transgender child.

I'm sure God will give you direction and guidance in the matter of your sexual orientation.

Gennee