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PTSD Jesus and Me: Hospitals and Courtrooms

In this episode of PTSD, Jesus and Me, Amy continues her journey through Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Her story is often one of heartbreak and loss, yet filled with Hope provided through the church, community and trauma informed counseling.

This particular episode contains portions of Amy’s domestic violence journey; but more importantly a fight for the survival of her faith in Jesus, the star of any story. Also in this episode are practical and personal explanations of a hallmark of PTSD, flashbacks and night terrors.

Matthew 10:31
So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.

Matthew 11:2
When John, who was in prison, heard about the deeds of the Messiah, he sent his disciples to ask him, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?”

Hebrew 4:14-15
Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven,[f] Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin.

PTSD, Jesus and Me: Safe Enough to Fall Apart

In this episode, Amy continues to share her journey to and through PTSD. As a storyteller, Amy is engaging listeners and gaining an audience interested in this miraculous healing story.

This episode is real and Amy fails to hide her emotion in retelling this part of her story. This is a story of great hope, but as listeners learn in this episode, the road to healing was rocky. Come along as Amy tells you her story, and most importantly highlights Jesus, the star of her story.

So don’t be afraid, you are worth more than many sparrows. Matthew. 10:31

PTSD, Jesus and Me: Lost With Directions

In this episode, Amy discusses some practical implications of PTSD. Many times, survivors of trauma are unaware of symptoms that can and often does affect lives on a daily basis.

Also in this episode, Amy begins to tell her story as it pertains to her journey to the diagnosis of Complex PTSD.
There is Hope for PTSD and survivors of trauma, but sometimes getting to the road to healing feels like an insurmountable task, but HEALING COMES! Amy challenges trauma survivors as well as those who love them, to put in the hard work, because healing sits at the beautiful intersection of Joy and sorrow. Come! Learn about how healing is for all of us and the first step in that journey is surrender.

Hebrews 4:15-16
“This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses. For He faced the same testings we do, yet without sin, so let us approach the throne of Grace with confidence”
Important phone numbers:
National Suicide Prevention: 1-800-273-8255
National Domestic Violence Prevention: 1-800-799-7233

PTSD, Jesus and Me: Healing That Doesn’t Make Sense

Pain can have a purpose and I hope that you are the purpose of my pain. In this first season of Wednesday’s With Watson, we will focus on my journey and life with complex PTSD.

I am a survivor of over 3 decades of neglect, abandonment and abuse. Early in life, I found the answer to surviving trauma and I want to share it with you. That Answer hasn’t always made sense, but my healing can not be denied and I want to share it with you.

There is much stigma to mental health issues in America and in the world. It is, perhaps, the most overlooked healthcare issue in society today. However, when we choose to address it and surround ourselves with people who refuse to let us ignore it, there IS healing and there IS Hope.

This is my story. This is my song.

Joel 2:25 “I will restore the years the locusts have stolen from you”