I enjoy your writing so much. I’m just starting up my Substack as a diary of a new mom, and I feel there is so much to say into the space of identity and mental health in motherhood. Sometimes we can know all the truths about Christ, but all we actually need is to know He is still with us in the in-betweens. So many moms feel these things but can’t come to terms with how limited we actually are as humans. God is gracious to us, mamas. So much more than I realize. There’s only One voice that loves you💕
Thank you so much Amber for taking the time to read my story, and glad to meet a fellow new stay-at-home mama! God really is gracious to us. Head knowledge is one thing, but knowing in our bones that he is with us through every valley gives us a peace that surpasses all understanding. I’m so grateful to be the part flock of sheep who hear His voice, and it’s the only one that matters ❤️
Hey Kathy, this story was hard to read and broke my heart. I’m so sorry this has happened to you at what is such a vulnerable time for women. I’m in awe of your faith, and I thank God you’ve been given time to process it in writing and still able to encourage others in trusting God when our lives fall apart. 🤍
Heidi your comment has really encouraged me. It really was a vulnerable time being newly postpartum which made it that much harder. It's often that these kinds of things happen when we're at our most vulnerable isn't it? And yet God is so good to be with us in our time of weakness, especially when we're falling apart. Truly, thank you for being here! ❤️
You’re so welcome. Your story and words have sat with me all day. Motherhood is so precious but definitely comes with thorns and thistles - a reminder that we are finite and limited creatures (and that’s totally ok). Am looking forward to the Day when our mind, body and souls will be perfected and fully healed. x
Kathy, my goodness. So appreciate you sharing your story here. It is hard, and yet there's beauty in it as you share how God has met you. I haven't publicly written about my darkest seasons of motherhood with postpartum rage and depression, but I think you give a great example of how to share with both honesty and hope. Looking forward to that book God has you write someday ☺️
Ashley your words mean so much to me. My biggest intention is to write with honesty and hope even through what feels like my darkest valley yet. Lord willing I’ll publish that book someday! Thank you for your support ❤️
Thank you Cara. The Lord has been so gracious to bring the healing he has and sharing part of my story in itself has been healing too. I appreciate you stopping by 🙏
Loved this. I'm still so sorry you're having to walk through this dark season and are dealing with the flashbacks and disorientation of it all right now. I hope letting the light in with art and the little things is helping push back the darkness. The picture of you fighting off the darkness by clinging to the Word reminds me of John 1:5: "The light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it." I got "The light shines in the darkness" tattooed on my arm in the months after receiving my bipolar diagnosis in defiance of the darkness that kept trying to swallow me whole. The fact of the light overcoming the darkness is ongoing, constant, never a question. It's a core truth that I cling to. Have you found any good books about OCD from a Christian perspective? I'm always on the hunt for actually good books on mental illness and Christianity, though most of my search has focused on mood disorders. Love your posts and continuing to pray for you!
I really appreciate you following along with my journey Katie. John 1:5 is a beautiful verse to keep as a testament of your faith, especially after your bipolar diagnosis. The darkness can feel so visceral at times but you're absolutely right, the light always overcomes. Wow, that's powerful. Your words are like salve to my soul. And great question -- a book that I've really enjoyed is called A Quiet Mind to Suffer with by John Andrew Bryant. I plan on writing a book review about it once I finish reading and I'm very close. So grateful for your support and prayers!
God is giving you the other half of the story. Keep writing.
Thank you Audra, I certainly will
I enjoy your writing so much. I’m just starting up my Substack as a diary of a new mom, and I feel there is so much to say into the space of identity and mental health in motherhood. Sometimes we can know all the truths about Christ, but all we actually need is to know He is still with us in the in-betweens. So many moms feel these things but can’t come to terms with how limited we actually are as humans. God is gracious to us, mamas. So much more than I realize. There’s only One voice that loves you💕
Thank you so much Amber for taking the time to read my story, and glad to meet a fellow new stay-at-home mama! God really is gracious to us. Head knowledge is one thing, but knowing in our bones that he is with us through every valley gives us a peace that surpasses all understanding. I’m so grateful to be the part flock of sheep who hear His voice, and it’s the only one that matters ❤️
Hey Kathy, this story was hard to read and broke my heart. I’m so sorry this has happened to you at what is such a vulnerable time for women. I’m in awe of your faith, and I thank God you’ve been given time to process it in writing and still able to encourage others in trusting God when our lives fall apart. 🤍
Heidi your comment has really encouraged me. It really was a vulnerable time being newly postpartum which made it that much harder. It's often that these kinds of things happen when we're at our most vulnerable isn't it? And yet God is so good to be with us in our time of weakness, especially when we're falling apart. Truly, thank you for being here! ❤️
You’re so welcome. Your story and words have sat with me all day. Motherhood is so precious but definitely comes with thorns and thistles - a reminder that we are finite and limited creatures (and that’s totally ok). Am looking forward to the Day when our mind, body and souls will be perfected and fully healed. x
Kathy, my goodness. So appreciate you sharing your story here. It is hard, and yet there's beauty in it as you share how God has met you. I haven't publicly written about my darkest seasons of motherhood with postpartum rage and depression, but I think you give a great example of how to share with both honesty and hope. Looking forward to that book God has you write someday ☺️
Ashley your words mean so much to me. My biggest intention is to write with honesty and hope even through what feels like my darkest valley yet. Lord willing I’ll publish that book someday! Thank you for your support ❤️
Thank you, Kathy, for sharing your story. May God grant hope and healing to both you and those who read your words. 💗
Thank you Cara. The Lord has been so gracious to bring the healing he has and sharing part of my story in itself has been healing too. I appreciate you stopping by 🙏
Loved this. I'm still so sorry you're having to walk through this dark season and are dealing with the flashbacks and disorientation of it all right now. I hope letting the light in with art and the little things is helping push back the darkness. The picture of you fighting off the darkness by clinging to the Word reminds me of John 1:5: "The light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it." I got "The light shines in the darkness" tattooed on my arm in the months after receiving my bipolar diagnosis in defiance of the darkness that kept trying to swallow me whole. The fact of the light overcoming the darkness is ongoing, constant, never a question. It's a core truth that I cling to. Have you found any good books about OCD from a Christian perspective? I'm always on the hunt for actually good books on mental illness and Christianity, though most of my search has focused on mood disorders. Love your posts and continuing to pray for you!
I really appreciate you following along with my journey Katie. John 1:5 is a beautiful verse to keep as a testament of your faith, especially after your bipolar diagnosis. The darkness can feel so visceral at times but you're absolutely right, the light always overcomes. Wow, that's powerful. Your words are like salve to my soul. And great question -- a book that I've really enjoyed is called A Quiet Mind to Suffer with by John Andrew Bryant. I plan on writing a book review about it once I finish reading and I'm very close. So grateful for your support and prayers!