Experience with GCM

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[steelgirl]

7 to 12 years ago I was involved with a GCM church.  At the time I liked the church.  Things however changed when a lot of people moved out of state.  There were good things but not so great things.  I have a rough time trusting people at even where I attend now because of my experience.  People really do not understand me since there are reasons that I did not have that steady job that was expected of me to have.  I worked when I could but then there were often times that I could identify with Job.  People did not understand why I had the liberal arts I had.  I am sorry getting something practical would have been boring. Many people at the church I attended did not understand people who did not fit the mold.  To this day I have a rough time trusting people.  People did not understand those who seemed to be weak in some areas but yet could shine in others.  The structure allowed interference where you could shine.