Oftentimes, people with mental health issues, and sometimes other issues too, are made to feel like it is somehow our fault that we are the way we are. If we had more faith or if we prayed more, then we wouldn't be in this predicament.
First of all, doesn't the bible tell u not to judge?
I'll start by saying this; I don't believe ANYONE would choose to have a mental illness.
No one in their right mind, anyway. (Ba da rum -this is supposed to sound like a drum 🥁!)
OK, OK in all seriousness, I truly don't believe that anyone chooses to have a mental illness
It can lead to guilt, shame, self-harm, destructive families, etc, etc
The bad - or maybe the good -thing about having a mental illness, is that it's a solo journey. I can talk to family and friends till I'm blue in the face (and I have) trying to explain how I think and feel and react to certain situations, but they will never be able to understand everything. However, this works both ways. We can be married another 24 more years and I don't think I'll ever understand Barrett.
I pray (and I know sweet Mama prays) every day that God takes away this thorn in my side.
But what if HE doesn't?
Chances are my mental illness is part of GOD's plan for my life.
Am I willing to accept it? Do I have a choice?
Probably not
So, I will pray and keep hoping that I will hear the cherished words one day
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