Anon, thank you for this comment. I agree that Inger’s story is so important because she’s willing to talk about the hard times DURING the hard times. That’s hard for many of us to do. We want to fix ourselves first, and then we can talk about it. But for those who are struggling through complex emotional trauma, it’s so empowering to hear someone step up and say, “This is me. I’m not fixed yet, but I’m talking about it, and I have hope for the future.” That’s all of us, really. We don’t all struggle with anorexia and ptsd, but we all struggle with something to some degree. That’s why everyone can relate to this story and admire the courage and hope Inger shows when she tells it. It gives us hope and courage for ourselves.

I am a rare commenter, but this post deserves a comment! What a beautiful testimony about a life that brings glory to Jesus, in the middle of a struggle deeper and darker than anyone wants to imagine. The story shines with a Light stronger than Darkness!

@Carol Ann Luce Ofcourse there is so much more to the story, so much more background, so much more right now. Dreams, desires and goals. Baptism is one of them. Get married is another big one of them. Like you said, everything at Gods speed.

@Anonymous Thanks for sharing and thanks for doing such thankfull work

@Anon Thanks for sharing. I know we are not alone. Also in Christian community there must be mental health issues only the way we cope with it is different. In some ways better, seeking help and support with God is a very powerful source and underrated in normal healthcare. But normal healthcare does have psycholigst knowledge christian leaders don’t have. Always seek help, I love that there are Cheistian mental health organizations in America. You are not alone and I will pray for you.

Dear “Anon,” Thank you for posting this. You are brave.

I was recently introduced to a Christian speaker who currently ‘battles alcoholism’, i.e., who still relapses, and gets drunk. Myself, I still struggle with suicidal longings, complications of attachment disorder and complex PSTD, as you mention – it is so meaningful to hear someone tell their story out loud *during* their struggle, not just after. God bless you two as you bring Light into dark places. We have this gift in jars of clay.

I want to share with you a song – from God’s heart to yours – if you’re able to, listen to it on you-tube.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3U4Q2R7ZZAE

You are not hidden
There’s never been a moment
You were forgotten
You are not hopeless
Though you have been broken
Your innocence stolen

I hear you whisper underneath your breath
I hear your SOS, your SOS

I will send out an army to find you
In the middle of the darkest night
It’s true, I will rescue you

There is no distance
That cannot be covered
Over and over
You’re not defenseless
I’ll be your shelter
I’ll be your armor

I hear you whisper underneath your breath
I hear your SOS, your SOS

I will send out an army to find you
In the middle of the darkest night
It’s true, I will rescue you

I will never stop marching to reach you
In the middle of the hardest fight
It’s true, I will rescue you

I hear the whisper underneath your breath
I hear you whisper, you have nothing left

I will send out an army to find you
In the middle of the darkest night
It’s true, I will rescue you
I will never stop marching to reach you
In the middle of the hardest fight
It’s true, I will rescue you
Oh, I will rescue you