orangefatcat	Re: Help When Help Is Requested
	How sad you have had to endure so much, I think when elders know you need help they seem to run the other way. I asked elders to help me with some problems and they said they would get back to me. Well guess what, they never did. I spoke with them on numerous occasion but to no avail. I think if you have been abused or have mental problems they the elders want to run in the oppostie direction. They don't know how to deal with it. Years ago it was considered a no no to speak to a doctor or therapist, physciatrist, about your personal conflicts. In fact one brother told me Jehovah is the greatest physciatrist. I don't think they have a clue as to what we need in regards to human help and healing and Jehovah is not going to give them a degree in Human Behavior. So many have suffered in silence and for those who have gone to the elders for needed help, well let me put it nicely, they don't give a damn. When it comes to mental health they think praying is the cure all, news flash they are wrong. Oh maybe prayer helps a little but when you have been abused you feel many times guilt and guilt is a real deep pain. There is no reason to feel that way, its just how we feel about ourselves ,we have fragile feelings leading to bouts of severe depression and when we ask for help it is not there. I wish you peace and inner strength to endure that which is troubling you and don't be hard on yourself. You will find many friend here who are willing to listen and offer advise as many have endured what you are enduring. Good Luck.
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