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!

Friday, August 30, 2013

Avoiding Self-Injury

I am 28 days injury free.

As I'm struggling with persistent urges to self-injure, one of the ways I'm trying to distract myself is by watching God centered or fun to watch videos on You Tube.  I happened upon this one.  If this young man can bring people closer to God by overcoming some serious challenges, what am I doing to help the urges go away?

I'm not focusing on my problem.  I'm focusing on my relationship with God, through Jesus Christ, as the solution. I might be preoccupied by the strong pull to self-injure - that's okay.  As long as I don't self-injure as a means of "helping" me.  It's not a help.  It's a hindrance to what real healing and growth looks like.