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???????
"In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that your faith, of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire, may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed." (1 Pet 1:6-7 NIV)
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!