This is an old topic from 5 years ago, wow! I came here today to get some of my posting for a book I am compiling.
I can't believe I made a post about this.
 I have been off and on from the Lord, in the time that has past. My old posts reveal a lot about myself.
My brother actually did kill himself by hanging on the 3rd of June this year............

 Hi I am new to this board. I really like how this community interacts with one another. I was saved in 1997. I am newly married and praying for our first baby. I was about to start my testimony here and realized there is another spot for that. So as  not to be out of order here I will just say hello.
 Thanks Forrest for the friendly greeting!
                                                  God Bless You

Hi ML,
   I haven't  even introduced myself here yet but ooh does your post resonate with me! I just want to share with you that I came from the same background and was also responsible for involving myself with Abusive people in my adult life.
  Just press in.......... open your heart to God! .... completely, let him guide your life. Faith ,  Trust, Confidence in the fact that God's Will will be done in your life.  God has worked such a miracle in my life I will share more with you later, I have to run this mornin' But just wanted to let you know I am praying for you.  I suspect the Lord has Big plans for your life. In my experience the more damage we suffer, just means a more powerful testimony for the glory of God!!

I believe that the seventh Day adventist church is founded on bitterness