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!

Thursday, September 17, 2015

Weight Loss Comments

Weight loss.
A daunting battle since I was in junior high.
It seems those fifty pounds I gained in three years are hanging on.
Only now it's eighty pounds.
Daunting.

It's depressing.  I've lost twenty-six pounds which is fine.
It's good.  It's okay.  It's frustrating.  I ought to be happy.
One time I lost sixty pounds in six months.
I was in my late twenties.
Emotionless.

Right now my appetite is way down.
At the hospital they have you eat three meals a day plus snacks.
I thought I was going to burst.
I gained eight pounds.
Boundaries.

I cannot watch the skinny commercials.
"Take this pill, use this machine, take a yoga class."
None of those work for me.
I like to eat very little but what I eat isn't always the best choice.
Puzzled.

Some protein drink.
Some water, tea or sugar free lemonade.
Some fruit smoothie.
Some ice cream
Truth.

Prayer about it is always good.
Now that I'm in a small group I have hope that I will make friends.
Going to AA meetings is helping.
Talking to my friends and family is new and good.
Hope.