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lovemyflowers
lovemyflowers
I suffer from anxiety and depression. I volunteered to do youth s/s as there was no leaders. Sometimes I can't get out of bed on Sundays. I still don't feel I have anything to offer these youth. There are only 6 to 8 but that can still overwhelm me. Yet these teens really open up about topics. Basically we are a discussion group. I am struggling whether I should continue as I don't know if I have what it takes to be their leader. Why can't I get out of bed Sunday mornings? Should I quit? My self esteem is zero so I don't know if I needed or not. I have been struggling with this since sept
Dixe4me
Dixe4me
I think it's probably good for you and if the kids are opening up to you about topics then you must be doing a good job with them.
Try not to worry about it and try to just relax and enjoy the time with the kids. If they are being open they can practically run the class them selves with discussions . You just need to play moderator and keep the topic subject appropriate.
Enjoy it, it's a season you will Cheri's one day:)
deleted_user
deleted_user
I agree with Dixe4me. I think you're doing a great job if the kids are willing to open up and discuss things. My kids are 18,14 and 12, so I know how teens can be. Honestly, if they are comfortable enough to talk openly in front of you, then you are very trusted by these kids. And in my book, that is "what it takes" to be their leader.

Be proud. You are doing a great thing!
BlueYonderDreams
BlueYonderDreams
I think you are struggling because you are riddled with self doubt. It sounds like you are doing a good job if they are all opening up. I think you should make a list of all of the positives about being a teacher and see if it makes you see things differently.
OLDBIKER
OLDBIKER
It sounds to me these kids are giving you a reason to get up and get going on Sunday Morning. It also sounds as though you are doing all the right things. By these teens "opening up" to you, shows they trust you and they trust your advice and leadership.

I have found out, from working in Sunday School classes and with youth, that sometimes God places us out of our comfort zone so we can grow, ourselves. You will be surprised later on, just how He used this to mature you in your Christian walk.

Working with these teens can have "healing" for you too. It's like a time of theraputics for you. Hang in there with these young people.
They need you and you need them. I will be praying for you.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Keep up your good work its working
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