“Once you know who you are, you don’t have to worry anymore.” -Nikki Giovanni
For Your Weekend
For Your Weekend: A Birthday, A Personal Testimony {And Guest Blogging}
Today’s a big day for me. I turned seventeen (Ha, ha!! Not really.) But it is my birthday today! Time for cake!!!
My birthday is pretty darn special to me for many reasons. The most important reason? I’m still alive. That may not seem very exciting, but eighteen years ago a series of God-fortunate events led me to a pit. (I say God-fortunate because I believe ALL THINGS work for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose.) I battled with severe depression, compulsive cutting, and suicidal ideation. Eighteen years ago, I had my stomach pumped in an emergency room for overdosing on aspirin.
It was bad y’all.
But God….
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