I love you for sharing and provoking me to contemplate these ideas/memories that I wouldn't have otherwise.
The "save yourself for marriage" talk was never said in my family, it was more just "you better not get pregnant". As if the only bad thing about having sex (as a teen) would be to have a baby or abortion at a young age, it was never encompassing the guilt/ regret of giving to someone unworthy. You sharing your story makes me realize I never heard my elders' stories of their First Time, but the warning would have been so useful. They all shared their birthing stories, but never the act of getting pregnant- AND there were several teen mothers in my family.
You are such a leader for us mothers to do things different. I don't know how the citygirl culture can die out from being easily accessible to children but it's really time for the shift.
I loved this reflection Qutress. It definitely made me tear up the first time I read it. The most impactful word “warning” is critical. In the Dagara tribe, they teach the children that sex is something to be feared - because in their language, there is no word for sex. They call it travel. And you may be taken somewhere and never come back. And I think that’s beautiful, because it gives them a foundation of reverence, responsibility, and humility first. They have an understanding of the sacredness of it. We need our ancestor’s sexual/intimate stories.
Insightful. The lack of conversation around sex other than "save yourself for marriage" and the lack of honour around the sacred act of creation shown in our daily lives like bargaining with this sacred act isn't a strong foundation to start with.
Teaching our children valuable lessons and having like minded community to ensure and instill those lessons is powerful. Even if some haven't gone through these type of life lessons they are still affected/traumatized collectively and subconsciously.
What's even more powerful about this message is one can never stray away from God.
I loved reading your insight surrounding this topic. “The lack of honor around the sacred act of creation,” is profound, because it shows itself everywhere in nearly everything! Thank you for sharing this ✨
You’ve been open and vulnerable, that’s not always easy to do. Thank you for sharing a part of your story with us.
The lessons from our past help us to be better for our future. And, God knows you no longer want “to do what feels good” like the world suggests, that you want to live for Him. That’s the best thing ever.
I know we don’t know each other but I’m proud of you and so happy God has transformed you.
Officially subscribed. Looking forward to more from you X
I love you for sharing and provoking me to contemplate these ideas/memories that I wouldn't have otherwise.
The "save yourself for marriage" talk was never said in my family, it was more just "you better not get pregnant". As if the only bad thing about having sex (as a teen) would be to have a baby or abortion at a young age, it was never encompassing the guilt/ regret of giving to someone unworthy. You sharing your story makes me realize I never heard my elders' stories of their First Time, but the warning would have been so useful. They all shared their birthing stories, but never the act of getting pregnant- AND there were several teen mothers in my family.
You are such a leader for us mothers to do things different. I don't know how the citygirl culture can die out from being easily accessible to children but it's really time for the shift.
I loved this reflection Qutress. It definitely made me tear up the first time I read it. The most impactful word “warning” is critical. In the Dagara tribe, they teach the children that sex is something to be feared - because in their language, there is no word for sex. They call it travel. And you may be taken somewhere and never come back. And I think that’s beautiful, because it gives them a foundation of reverence, responsibility, and humility first. They have an understanding of the sacredness of it. We need our ancestor’s sexual/intimate stories.
Insightful. The lack of conversation around sex other than "save yourself for marriage" and the lack of honour around the sacred act of creation shown in our daily lives like bargaining with this sacred act isn't a strong foundation to start with.
Teaching our children valuable lessons and having like minded community to ensure and instill those lessons is powerful. Even if some haven't gone through these type of life lessons they are still affected/traumatized collectively and subconsciously.
What's even more powerful about this message is one can never stray away from God.
I loved reading your insight surrounding this topic. “The lack of honor around the sacred act of creation,” is profound, because it shows itself everywhere in nearly everything! Thank you for sharing this ✨
You’ve been open and vulnerable, that’s not always easy to do. Thank you for sharing a part of your story with us.
The lessons from our past help us to be better for our future. And, God knows you no longer want “to do what feels good” like the world suggests, that you want to live for Him. That’s the best thing ever.
I know we don’t know each other but I’m proud of you and so happy God has transformed you.
Officially subscribed. Looking forward to more from you X
🥺 Thank you. This really touched my heart! I’m a lifelong student of God, and I’m grateful to be alive and learning.
Beautifully written sis. This conversation is so necessary.
Thank you sis! 🙏🏾✨ I always appreciate you reading my work.
This was a beautiful read.
Thank you for sharing!
God bless you!!
Thank you so much 🥹
Thank you for sharing these channeled words from God. You are helping reclaim the sanctity of sex. Sacred remembrance. Praise God!
Thank you Xenia! Thank you for reading ♥️