My recovery story

Shared experiences of life, and the path that has led you to where you are.

Moderators: windsong, BlueGobi, Moderators, vince13, Maelstrom, Astrid

ree
Posts: 29
Joined: Mon Nov 14, 2016 6:37 am

My recovery story

Postby ree » Sun Nov 20, 2016 3:27 am

Hey Guys,
I just wanted to share my life story and how I recovered..

When I was 12, I was sexually abused by my dad and emotionally abused by my family. I had depression, anxiety, ptsd, panic attacks, self harm, alcohol abuse, eating disorders, pornography/masturbation addictions, suicide attempts. Everyday I woke up wanting to die, everyday I would self harm, I had cuts all over my body, I would burn myself, anything that helped with the pain and emptiness I felt.
I ended up in hospital from my suicide attempt and went to several psychologists, therapists etc. But no one could help.
I was at the end of my road, had no hope.. I was willing to try anything, I tried getting depression pills from the doctor but they said I wasn't old enough yet.. I even considered trying to find drugs from somewhere but didn't know where to get it haha :roll: :lol:

I grew up in a hindu family but my auntie suggested that I try going to church.. At first I was hesitant, but like I said I was willing to try anything..
The first church I went to I didn't really like because the preaching was hateful towards other religions and blaming them for natural disasters that we have.. I didn't agree with that.
So, I tried another church and this one was much better, the preaching was bible based (a bit boring at times), but the people were amazing even though they were all oldies.. I felt peaceful and like I was at home.. Almost all my mental issues slowly started to slip away, I stopped self harming gradually I felt less depressed but the change was very gradual.. slow and steady haha
I continued to go to church for a few months and tried reading the bible sometimes.. I moved to Auckland and went to another church which had amazing people that were my age, and it's where I first truly gave my life to Jesus and slowly started to change more and turn from my sinful habits.
It's been 1 year since I gave my life to Jesus and my whole life has changed, i've been baptised and saved! My life is amazing now! It's far from perfect but knowing the truth and having God right by your side to help you through life's problems is the best feeling in the world! The presence of God is better that anything and so unexplainable! It's just amazing how God breaks every addiction, depression and mends the broken hearted and uses the broken.. My mess became my message to all, that Jesus is the only way to having life in abundance, not just going to heaven but having heaven inside of you, experiencing heaven here on earth. Having hope in this broken and sinful world.. there is still hope, you are loved by your creator and there is no greater love than the love of God, that he died and suffered so that we could be set free.

I hope my testimony sets souls free and helps people :) Please message me if you ever need to talk, I love you and Jesus loves you more than anything. Trust in him and he promises to never let you down <3
Last edited by ree on Tue Jan 23, 2018 11:06 pm, edited 6 times in total.

Helloraspberries1
Posts: 260
Joined: Wed May 25, 2016 2:11 pm

Re: My recovery story

Postby Helloraspberries1 » Wed Nov 23, 2016 2:31 am

Hi,

Reading your story has given me some hope and I hope it does to others too.

ree
Posts: 29
Joined: Mon Nov 14, 2016 6:37 am

Re: My recovery story

Postby ree » Wed Nov 23, 2016 2:37 am

aww thank you, glad it helped :) :D

ree
Posts: 29
Joined: Mon Nov 14, 2016 6:37 am

Re: My recovery story

Postby ree » Fri Dec 30, 2016 4:32 am

please message me if you need to talk <3

Helloraspberries1
Posts: 260
Joined: Wed May 25, 2016 2:11 pm

Re: My recovery story

Postby Helloraspberries1 » Sun Jan 01, 2017 9:02 am

Thank you :) I will. I need help too.

Helloraspberries1
Posts: 260
Joined: Wed May 25, 2016 2:11 pm

Re: My recovery story

Postby Helloraspberries1 » Sun Jan 01, 2017 9:03 am

If that's ok

ree
Posts: 29
Joined: Mon Nov 14, 2016 6:37 am

Re: My recovery story

Postby ree » Mon Jan 02, 2017 4:13 am

sure :) How can I help?

Helloraspberries1
Posts: 260
Joined: Wed May 25, 2016 2:11 pm

Re: My recovery story

Postby Helloraspberries1 » Mon Jan 02, 2017 1:42 pm

You can PM if you want. I got my post.

Rohan
Posts: 3
Joined: Sat Feb 17, 2018 3:09 pm

Re: My recovery story

Postby Rohan » Sat Feb 17, 2018 3:51 pm

I am glad for you and pleased with your recovery story as from what you have stated have been through alot.
I am glad for your aunt who recommended you try church too.

I do hope you continue on this positive path and keep God in your life.


Return to “Your Story”

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: Bing [Bot] and 306 guests