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, August 07, 2013

Rick and Kay Warren

For today I've decided to share Pastor Rick and Kay Warren's story when they found their mentally ill son, Matthew, dead from suicide this past April.  This is a very moving testimony.  Very real and very honest.

My prayer is that this will cause you to think of mental illness in a different light or expand your knowledge. It's very affirming for me as I struggle with depression, borderline personality disorder, suicidal thoughts and other mental illnesses.

Receive from God what He wants you to learn.

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