Although my present personality is perfect in every way, it might surprise you to find out that once upon a time it wasn't. And that was partly because of negative influences on me as an adolescent had rubbed off as well. I think you have a few things to deal with here, probably getting the 'selfishness factor' in check to begin with. But you really need to identify the relationships you have between yourself and others - including with your parents and the church. It sounds as if some of those are toxic for both you and others. Excommunication may be something you need to worry about as well. If you start by being honest with yourself you will be able to start making the progress you need.
Personal change is not an easy thing for many people, so you'll need to work out how to go about it in a way that's right for you.
Personal change is not an easy thing for many people, so you'll need to work out how to go about it in a way that's right for you.
For Religion & Health see:[/b][/size] Williams & Sternthal. (2007). Spirituality, religion and health: Evidence and research directions. Med. J. Aust., 186(10), S47-S50. -LINK
The WIN/Gallup End of Year Survey 2013 found the US was perceived to be the greatest threat to world peace by a huge margin, with 24% of respondents fearful of the US followed by: 8% for Pakistan, and 6% for China. This was followed by 5% each for: Afghanistan, Iran, Israel, North Korea. -LINK
"That's disgusting. There were clean athletes out there that have had their whole careers ruined by people like Lance Armstrong who just bended thoughts to fit their circumstances. He didn't look up cheating because he wanted to stop, he wanted to justify what he was doing and to keep that continuing on." - Nicole Cooke
The WIN/Gallup End of Year Survey 2013 found the US was perceived to be the greatest threat to world peace by a huge margin, with 24% of respondents fearful of the US followed by: 8% for Pakistan, and 6% for China. This was followed by 5% each for: Afghanistan, Iran, Israel, North Korea. -LINK
"That's disgusting. There were clean athletes out there that have had their whole careers ruined by people like Lance Armstrong who just bended thoughts to fit their circumstances. He didn't look up cheating because he wanted to stop, he wanted to justify what he was doing and to keep that continuing on." - Nicole Cooke
