When Fathers Weren’t So Honorable, by Edwin Crozier (06/21/09)
June 21, 2009 by Edwin Crozier
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A lot of what you say in this lesson is so true. The one area you did not address is how hard it is to turn off the old memories from a painful youth which can be triggered by almost anything. My dad was a preacher like the one you first talked about only without the alcohol. He was just mean. I am having a very hard time turning the memory tapes off.
Hugs,
Guy
Guy, thanks for your input. I’m so sorry you had to deal with that kind of upbringing. I know it has affected you in ways others simply cannot imagine. Perhaps even you have not fully comprehended how it has impacted you. However, your case is just another reminder that Christians and churches need to be talking about this and presenting lessons on it despite the fact that others who haven’t experienced these hardships are made to feel uncomfortable by them.
You are correct that I did not deal with how to turn off the old memories or how to “deal” with the upbringing if you will. That wasn’t the purpose of this particular lesson. The purpose of this lesson was simply to provide some comfort and encouragement to those who have experienced this kind of parenting. I wanted to let you know it wasn’t your fault but also let you know there is a place you can turn. That place is Jesus.
I’m not sure I’m qualified to get into the psychological aspects of “dealing with” or overcoming such an upbringing. However, I am convinced that by taking refuge in Jesus and growing in our faith in Him, all who have experienced this and other traumas, tragedies, or issues will reach a point at which they no longer regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. That doesn’t mean we will be completely happy about it, nor does it mean we will not mourn over it. However, I think we can see how God will use it in our lives as we glorify Him and help others do the same.