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!

Tuesday, August 06, 2013

Urges To Self-Injure

I'm tired after a long day filled with activity.  One of the reasons I'm on disability is because my body doesn't feel well and my mind doesn't work well.  It's not an excuse to self-injure - just reality.

Thanks be to God I am still injury free.  I'm feeling a lot of stress and my thoughts are a little scary.  I'm reading a book by Donald Miller.  He speaks about never knowing his dad and presently not wanting to know him.  It stirred up some uncomfortable feelings, memories of abuse and how grateful I am that my dad has passed away.

He also talks about story and has a very easygoing way of telling his process of learning what story is all about.  I'm intrigued.  I'm hooked.  I'm reading the book slowly and might read it a second time.

I see Faith tomorrow.  I'm very glad.