Anonymous
Post 01/05/2016 05:32     Subject: Do you know any former Jesus freaks?
Wow! I really can't believe you called you daughter a Jesus freak. I don't blame her for looking elsewhere for love and acceptance.

Maybe you need counseling lady. Your daughter is just fine, she just has an asshole mom to deal with.
Anonymous
Post 01/05/2016 01:55     Subject: Do you know any former Jesus freaks?
I know it's not a popular lifestyle or viewpoint in the DMV, but the devout Christians ("Jesus freaks") I've known have been mostly great people. Principled, humble, accepting (for the most part), generous, and positive.

I guess I don't see the problem.
Anonymous
Post 01/05/2016 01:28     Subject: Do you know any former Jesus freaks?
Maybe she can put in a good word for you with the Father!
Anonymous
Post 01/04/2016 23:17     Subject: Do you know any former Jesus freaks?

I would be worried because of her general obsessive personality, not because of this particular facet of it - as facets go, this one is not dangerous or illegal!

Do you also think there is some Asperger's going on? People with high-functioning autism or Asperger's have obsessive interests, too. Ask me how I know.

It's good she realizes her current religiosity could be linked to her obsessive personality. A full neuropsychological evaluation might be in order, because you want to get a full picture, OP, to be able to treat it. Call Stixrud, they are very reputable and thorough.


Anonymous
Post 01/04/2016 23:10     Subject: Re:Do you know any former Jesus freaks?
It sounds like she's in a searching phase and reading the bible can be comforting and assuring. I wouldn't worry about it, in time the fire will die down. She'll be fine.
Anonymous
Post 01/03/2016 10:17     Subject: Do you know any former Jesus freaks?
Anonymous wrote:OP here. Yes she can be obsessive and says that she feels things very deeply or intensely, which actually bothers her about herself. She is going to see a counselor soon, BTW, so we'll see if that helps her put these emotions in perspective.


My friend's daughter suffers from OCD and she's hyper religious and hard on herself. Her parents are not overly religious either.

There's a connection between the two.

Is she manic?
Anonymous
Post 01/02/2016 23:30     Subject: Do you know any former Jesus freaks?
OP here. Yes she can be obsessive and says that she feels things very deeply or intensely, which actually bothers her about herself. She is going to see a counselor soon, BTW, so we'll see if that helps her put these emotions in perspective.
Anonymous
Post 01/02/2016 23:14     Subject: Re:Do you know any former Jesus freaks?
My aunt. But she tends to be obsessive about everything. Food. Dieting. Germs. Jesus.

Is your daughter generally obsessive OP?
Anonymous
Post 01/02/2016 22:44     Subject: Do you know any former Jesus freaks?
Anonymous wrote:My young adult DD is basically a Jesus freak, reads the bible multiple times a day, almost exclusively listens to praise music, keeps a journal of her prayers, and is just super obvious in her religious leanings. We are a Christian family, but are not regular church goers, and keep our beliefs fairly personal. I know plenty of other Christians that are devout, but it's not obvious. Anyway, its getting a bit weird. Is this a phase some people go through and get over? I want to say something, but she's easily offended. I just worry its going to limit her socially and eventually career-wise, and even spouse-wise![/quote]

Might want to start shopping for a mother of the bride dress soon. JFs tend to get married quickly.
Anonymous
Post 01/02/2016 22:42     Subject: Do you know any former Jesus freaks?
Sounds j like she is fine. Do you discuss this part of her life with her?
Anonymous
Post 01/02/2016 22:41     Subject: Do you know any former Jesus freaks?
A few...they usually rebel in some blatant way, then run back to the fold.
Anonymous
Post 01/02/2016 22:41     Subject: Do you know any former Jesus freaks?
Yup - not sure she will change. Know tons of JF's who started out in HS and college.
Anonymous
Post 01/02/2016 22:38     Subject: Re:Do you know any former Jesus freaks?
I went through a Jesus phase in high school, although it sounds like I wasn't quite as serious about it as your daughter. I went to a liberal college and it gradually stopped there. Now I am an agnostic adult.
Anonymous
Post 01/02/2016 22:25     Subject: Re:Do you know any former Jesus freaks?
All the Jesus freaks I know are reformed drug addicts trying to help others. Good decent people, ask for nothing in return.

I just started watching the show Rich in Faith. Your daughter sounds like them.

Hey, would you rather her be the opposite and be trouble all the time ? Maybe she has a calling.
Anonymous
Post 01/02/2016 22:19     Subject: Do you know any former devout Christians?
My young adult DD is basically a Jesus freak, reads the bible multiple times a day, almost exclusively listens to praise music, keeps a journal of her prayers, and is just super obvious in her religious leanings. We are a Christian family, but are not regular church goers, and keep our beliefs fairly personal. I know plenty of other Christians that are devout, but it's not obvious. Anyway, its getting a bit weird. Is this a phase some people go through and get over? I want to say something, but she's easily offended. I just worry its going to limit her socially and eventually career-wise, and even spouse-wise!