Story #5
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8 months ago, before I went back to church, I was with a guy who was emotionally and mentally abusive. He would tell me all sorts of things to hurt my feelings, called me names, and made me feel like I was the one with all of the problems and I did everything wrong. I was so unhappy, it was hard for me to even wake up in the morning. Slowly, I started to turn to food for comfort and an escape away from him. I ate when I was happy, bored, depressed, angry- you name it, I ate during it. Food became my God when I felt I had lost control of my world. Altogether I gained 20 lbs.
One night, while I was sitting in my room thinking about ending my life, I heard God break through the wall in my mind and speak to me. I started to cry- it was such a gentle voice, so soothing and reassuring.
About a month after that, I left my boyfriend and went back to church. I felt like I was home! Today, I am healing from my addiction and in college studying nursing. God has really changed my life!!!