FROM PAIN TO PEACE

I started this blog 3 years go.  It was during a time when I felt therapy wasn’t helping me.  I decided to write down everything I was feeling.  The good and the bad.  I began taking Prozac in 2019.  Although it helped me to feel more balanced emotionally and less anxious.  I still needed to talk things out.  I felt like I couldn’t really say what was on my mind to a total stranger and the timing was always off.  When I was feeling really down, it was at 3am.  No way could I talk a therapist at that hour.  But when my session finally arrived, I wasn’t feeling down anymore.  I didn’t know what to talk about with my therapist because the feeling had passed.  I suddenly felt like I was wasting my time and my money.  I realized writing down what I was feeling right at that exact moment was very important.  It allowed me to dump out whatever was bothering me.  It gave me a way to escape the ugly thoughts.  But that wasn’t enough.  Going back to church, reading my bible was the next step to healing.  I learned to forgive others. I learned to forgive myself.

I began to heal.

I carried so much resentment for so many years.  I didn’t realize all the damage I was causing.  My heart began to soften and life became beautiful again. That’s what it feels like to be a Christian and dedicate your life to God.  When you seek the kingdom first, all else will fall into place.  It won’t happen over night.  It took me 3 years to get to this point, and it was all worth it.  

I still struggle with anxiety and depression.  I am still taking my Prozac.  But every day I get stronger.  And you can too!

I want other Christians to know, it’s okay to take medication for your mental health. It’s okay to feel stressed.  It’s okay to seek therapy.  It’s okay to write down your feelings.  It’s okay to lean on God and ask him to guide you.

You are not weak!  You CAN feel better. 

If you need someone to talk to, I am listening. 

I promise to keep our conversations confidential. 

I promise not to judge you.  

I can pray for you.

I am here as your Sister in Christ.

Message me privately on Facebook or Instagram.

I will get back to you as soon as I can.  

Hope you have a beautiful day!