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, May 30, 2020

I thought...

Twenty-five years ago, I thought I knew who I was.
25 years later, I'm on step one.

Who I'm following is the same:  God, my Heavenly Father.

My family has grown but not the same.  Grief.

Some close and loving relationships are over.  More grief.

Some new ones have been added.  Splendid joy.

I thought life would get easier by now.

Not so much.

Not today.

I thought.

Brave music is on in the background as I write.

A brave young man - introspective, talented, powerful.

Reflections of the past where I was mentally sinking,

The bipolar undiagnosed, therefore naked in the daylight.

Metaphorically.

Today I thought I'd feel better.

Sunsets.  Darkness comes.  I miss them.  A lot. 

No more thoughts.  Tears...

Where has the time gone???????