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, September 02, 2013

1 Month Self-Injury Free

Wow!  One month without hurting myself by disarming the urges.  This is a huge accomplishment and I'm very proud of myself.

The coping tools I wrote about earlier really work.  I've been intentional about incorporating them into my recovery plan.  I'm feeling better physically which is helping me emotionally.  It's true when they say we cannot separate ourselves from ourselves.

I'm feeling tired.  Lots of activity these past couple of days. Maximizing activities that fill me up need to be put back into place.  As an introvert that means some quiet time, some reading time, maybe some walking time and definitely some resting time.

I am hopeful that I'll be able to handle the stresses of life better and without running to self-injure.  I don't know what my future holds.  I do know I have my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to help guide me into complete restoration.

With Him all things are possible.