Welcome to Dymphna's Diary

Although I am not Catholic, I find it interesting that "Dymphna" is the patron saint of those who suffer from clinical depression and other mental illnesses. Considering the purpose of this site is to offer inspiration and spiritual guidance to my readers, I felt it was only right I chose her namesake for the title.

In 2010, this site was set up to pass along personal information about how depression has affected my life and the lives of my family. Since then, it has EVOLVED. In 2011, I attempted to present posts that were INSPIRATIONAL to you, my readers. In 2012, I went even deeper with personal stories from people across the United States via touching videos, songs, and interviews. My hope was to show each of you that even when you feel that you are in a situation that no one else could understand, you are not alone. Through it all, my comments have remained to be my personal opinions and spiritual reflections. I will continue to occasionally post information that I feel is beneficial in removing the stigma of mental illness, but regardless I feel blessed to have been given this platform to spread God's love and compassion for ALL people. I wouldn't be where I am today without the strength I receive daily from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. My hope is that this blog will help you find some comfort in your life. It most certainly is helping me find comfort in mine.

I want to make it perfectly clear, though, that when I make generalizations regarding mental illness, I am NOT giving advice to anyone. I'm just passing along information that I have found helpful in my life. I'm writing about MY PERSONAL experiences and thoughts. Mental illness affects everyone differently and your situation may not be reflective of mine.


Wednesday, March 2, 2011

It Was Then I Carried You

Along life's road, wherever you travel there will be times when life unravels. There will be grief and there will be pain. The wind may blow you off your track, knock you down or push you back. And fear may start to fill your heart,... your world may seem to fall apart. But on this journey, wherever you roam, you never have to walk alone. No matter how hard the road may seem, how steep the hills or deep the streams, He'll be your shelter in the rain, your comforter in times of pain. He'll pick you up whenever you fall and always be there when you call. He'll take your hand when the road gets long and carry you when you can't go on. He shed for you his precious blood, out of his undying love. He gave his life to set you free and promised he will never leave. With him there's nothing you can't do. With Jesus you can make it through.
~ Author Unknown

Thanks Jessica

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