Hey blogosphere. I made the mistake of posting a frustrated comment on my Facebook. A member of my congregation saw it and emailed me to say they are disappointed and think it is inappropriate. I took the post down and explained the circumstances.
But my hurt heart and struggle remain. I am feeling left out to dry in some ways by the place I am serving. I have no safe place to share concerns and frustrations anymore, having had my trust broken by leadership.
What's a pastor to do blogosphere? My heart needs a place it can be real, and is searching in vain to find that place. What would you do? Where do you go to find support?
Your friend,
Preaching Kate
Living in a "fish bowl" is difficult. I feel your frustration.
ReplyDeleteWhen I'm on Facebook I try to be very aware of the fact that I have parishioners reading my news feed. But there are still times I really want to say something and so that is hard.
I have a couple friends I can call and/or text and that helps. Also...through Google + me and a few friends have an ongoing chat room going where we can show up and just "talk". I also have a couple "code words" that I can type and the others in the group know what is going on...so they can pray.
This blog can also be a place to vent. Sometimes just typing out your feelings can be therapeutic.
God bless.