About This Blog

My blog shares my recovery journey from childhood abuse to living with mental illness. I've been involved in twelve step groups and therapy since 1982. I accepted Jesus as my Savior in 1988. To the best of my ability, I have followed where He wants me to go and what He wants me to do. Maybe you'll find the hope and strength you need through what I write. Maybe you want to stop hurting yourself. Maybe you have a friend who needs help and can benefit from my story. I was newly disabled when I asked God this question: "What do you want me to do with my life?" I closed my eyes and paused for a few moments to still my mind. This is what I sensed from Him: "Amy, I want you to write your story to bring hope and healing to those who are still suffering." And that's exactly what I am doing!

Monday, May 20, 2013

Avoiding

Dear God,

 Today I am avoiding an email from a friend who loves me, a voice mail message from a friend where there's conflict and my psychiatrist.  Who else can I step away from?  Not my therapist.  I called for an appointment and you provided.  Thank you.

I feel fear.  I feel shaky inside.  I'm self-injuring a little more. I keep feeling things crawling on me but there's nothing there.

I'm hiding.
That's all for today.

Your struggling daughter,
Amy Kathleen