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When special needs parenting challenges divine purpose

My son was born with severe disabilities and everyone says God chose me because I am strong enough to handle it but I am not strong and I am angry.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Being told that suffering is a sign of divine trust can feel like spiritual gaslighting when the burden is overwhelming.

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“Where Are You with Faith and suffering — the theodicy question?”

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