God, Guts & Girlfriends

Who I am, who I am not...

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I’m not a doctor, a psychotherapist, or any kind of medical expert on mental health.  I'm someone who has struggled with depression and anxiety most of my life...with a new bonus diagnosis of PTSD in the last few months.  If you didn’t know me, you might be surprised.  To most I’m outgoing, I’m optimistic and I’m funny. If you didn’t know me well, you’d never see my demons.

 

I’m not an author, or a teacher, or particularly educated when it comes to coaching others.  I’m just someone who wants to share my story so my experiences might help ease the pain of others.

 

I’m not a religious scholar, or expert in theology.  I am someone who believes in God and can speak to the many ways his love has impacted my life and the lives of those I know and love.  I can give you so many examples of the ways He helped change the way I cope.

 

This isn’t going to be an academic kind of blog.  My grammar might not be perfect, and sometimes the concepts aren’t as well thought out as they should be.  I’m just hoping I can show someone else what I’ve been through myself, and the tools and ideas that have worked for me. 

 

Seriously...I'm as screwed up (or more) than the rest of the world, but if by any chance you can see my successes and think "Hey, if she can do, I can too", read along and take what is useful from my experiences.

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I’m so thankful to my husband, who has thrown me over his shoulder and carried me through my toughest times. I love you Mr. Wonderful. I grateful for my parents, who gave me the strong foundation I can always fall back on. Last but not least, I’m thankful for the sisters-of-my-heart – you know who you are – who never jumped off my rollercoaster.   

 

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