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!

Sunday, May 12, 2013

I Feel Screwed Up

Dear God,

Thank you for the much needed rest.  It's been nice and quiet. I went out for a brief period today and found some good stuff at Goodwill.  Yes, it was on my list.  I didn't have to buy new!

When I pulled into my driveway, I noticed a vehicle pull behind me.  It's the lady in my park who goes to Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-based self help organization.  I love the program.  I told her last year I wasn't going to go back.  

I don't know why she stopped by because I got busy inside my car to avoid her.  I feel like a total loser.  No excuses.  Just didn't want to socialize.  When I get in that kind of mood there's no budging me.  After a few minutes, she drove away.  

I literally felt panic.  I managed it by ignoring one of your children.  I'm sorry about that part.  If it was a divine appointment, I blew it.  If it was a test about where I'm at mentally, I passed.  I guess it depends on how you look at it.

I don't want to write.  I have a homework assignment due to Faith on Thursday.  I don't want to write that one, either.  Maybe if I pretend I don't have to do it (which she always says I don't) I'll find the strength to at least start it.  

For now, I continue to rest.  The bronchitis is still 20% here which makes it still bothersome but livable.  I'll call my doctor tomorrow.

Love your screwed up daughter,
Amy Kathleen