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!

Saturday, April 30, 2016

Hanging On

I struggled to wake up this morning after a vivid dream.
The only thing I remember is the number 240.50.
I had a pulsating migraine but once I got out of bed it dissipated.
After a shower, it was completely gone.

Depression is heavy in my mind.
I'm focusing on my book, the abuse chapters and the content.
How detailed do I get?
How do I protect people's identity?

Do I say, Dad, uncle, neighbor, male and female perpetrators totaling six?
Do I talk about the repercussions like hair pulling, bed wetting, splitting off into another personality, protecting my mom and siblings, burying my own feelings and later cutting, drinking and mental illness?
What about the rage I feel inside so many decades later?
Where does that fit in?

There's so much more.  How do I choose?
I hate my mental disorders.
I really do.
I feel like punishing myself.
But that won't fix anything.