(K9Claire;31368)
Anyone else come to the Lord because of being broken to pieces by the world first? Anyone else suffer from mental illness? Anyone else living in poverty? Anyone else survive an abusive childhood?
Hi K9Claire,I was broken to pieces by the world first. I openly say that I come from the background of family history of mental illness. I've suffered anxiety, panic attacks, clinical depression since childhood. I was emotionally abused. I was not taught about Christianity, or encouraged any way and I did not get help and I did not understand, what was going on. I just thought that's,how I am, I just tried to cope and hide, how I felt. I escaped situations, which I could not handle. All started 33 years ago, a little bit that I remember. Maybe already,when I was born. Over 37 years ago then.I started to get professional help 9 years ago for the first time in my life. I became Christian when I was 18, but struggled emotionally a lot still. It was not easy road and it's been a long journey for me. But God has been there for me even when I did not know it and He is here now. My life is totally turned around. I'm not totally healed, but I'm so happy. And this is the best time of my life, here and now.God BlessThunder1