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!

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Random

Started writing again.  Received a nice email from Dr. Erin.  Self-injury has reduced.  

I wrote about second grade today.  It was hard.  Third grade will be harder.  Sexual abuse, physical abuse, starring matches with my dad's bloodshot eyes, protecting my mom and sisters, my second personality shows up and my dad is teaching me how to drive.  I was eight years old.  I felt much older.

I don't feel anything.  My head says I should be feeling sad, angry, abandoned, etc.  My emotions are turned off.  It's one of the symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder which I've had for years.

Don't feel like talking.  Writing is talking.