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I think a lot of people beat themselves up like that. I do at times. Someone once told me to carry a card with the word "stop" on it. Pull it out when you find yourself thinking bad erroneous thoughts about yourself. Remember to "zoom out" from the situation and realize it is not...

Were you doing okay before your dad passed away? Have you had a good time to grieve after his passing? Dad's are important people to us and their influence is big. You may need someone to help you grieve you lost parent and also to fill you with hope and help you be accountable. A pastor or counselo...

Hi Renge. You sound like a good person with a lot of potential. You just are dealing with some tough circumstances. It will take some time but you can get yourself to a more positive outlook and circumstances. The first thing is to talk to someone who can help validate who you are and get you moving...

I have been there. I got married late in life. Fortunately she was worth waiting for! To help me out during my single years - I found a really dynamic singles ministry at a local church. We had a great leader who gave inspiring messages to get us through the times when dating was difficult. We also ...

I am sorry for the loss of your dad. I lost my dad too awhile back. I still miss him. He was that person who encouraged and equipped me to stand on my own two feet and take on the world around me. Perhaps you feel the same way about your dad. Dads are hugely important people in our lives. One thing ...

I am sorry to hear all of the things you are facing. Don't give up though. There are reasons for Hope! Do you have a church near you in Portugal? Talk to the pastor there. Ask them to pray with you. Perhaps they know of a place where you can live and get help looking for a job. I see there is a chur...

You are not alone my friend. There are many people that have various levels of depression. It sounds like you diagnosed much of this on your own. You may want to seek out a counselor to find out for sure what is going on. They can help you figure out what the issues are but more importantly, help yo...

I have been dumped before. Did not feel good at the time. Felt like I missed the boat that everybody else was on. Did not know where to turn. I did some things that turned my situation around. I joined a singles group at my local church. They talked about things like How to Rise above your Circumsta...