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, June 05, 2013

Laughter In Movies

This is one of those rainy days.  I feel closed off.  Feeling a financial squeeze.  I know God will provide.  He always does.  Three more car payments and then it's finished.

 Didn't get to sleep last night until 5:00 this morning.  Couldn't relax or quiet my mind.  Took my medication.  Woke up at 8:30.  Yawning a lot.  Want to sleep.

Watched three movies last night:  "Oh, God" with George Burns and John Denver.  Loved it, again! "It's Kind of a Funny Story" about people with mental illness. Last one was "Life As You Know It" about two people who try to raise their friends child.

 Now I'm going to watch Tim Burton's "Frankenweenie" about a science kid who brings his dog back to life.  Then I'll start "Homeland" the first season. 

Maybe a mindless night will bring some sleep.  I think I was over stimulated by group yesterday.  Even though I spent two and a half hours at my forest preserve trying to decrease it, maybe the outdoors not only simmered me down but also refreshed me.  I'd do it again.

 Peace out!

A clip from Oh, God.