Posted by sharingburdens on July 10, 2008
I want to thank all of you who have written, commented on, or read this blog. I started it as an outlet for anyone to express the things they were struggling with in a safe and supportive atmosphere. I have “met” many of you through this blog and it is wonderful! I also know that some have said how this site has helped. That is awesome!!
The last post was in December. I have been working as part of the leadership of a new church and will soon be moving from western NY to the Cincinnati area to help start the church. Over the past 10 months, we’ve been working on systems, developing programs, working on budget stuff, etc and I’ve been traveling, learning, studying and doing all I can!! What’s awesome is as I move into full time ministry, I get to spend the rest of my life helping people who are where I once was get to where I am now! No more shame, no embarrassment, and no more hiding anything.
Today I can stand free from all the coping skills that I had learned, free from suicidal thoughts, free from struggling to make it through each and every day, all while acting like I had it all together. Instead, I can be honest, open, and transparent, willing to talk about it all and reach out to anyone who is going through anything I’ve been through.
I’ve been through tons of abuse, both growing up and in my marriage, rejection, depression, anxiety, PTSD, panic attacks and you name it. My coping skills included alcohol, drugs (illegal when younger, prescription as older), self-injury, eating disorders, suicidal “stuff”, and probably a handful more! Today I am healed. Today I no longer have to rely on my own strength. Today I want others to experience what I am now living. It’s awesome!
So I thank you for participating on this blog. I invite you, if you haven’t already, check out and join in at my blog at rindywalton.com. Jump in and comment and you can make it easy by subscribing by email to follow the journey. See ya over there!! 
Posted in Abuse, Alcoholism, Anorexia, Anxiety, Brokenness, Bulimia, Christian life, Christianity, Cutting, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Drugs, Eating Disorders, Emotional Abuse, Emotions, Faith, Family, Forgiveness, Friendship, Health, Insecurity, Kindness, Marriage, Mental Health, Online ministry, Optimism, Panic Attack, Parenting, Pornography, Pregnancy, Secrets, Self-esteem, Self-harm, Self-injury, Sexual Abuse, Suicide, Vulnerability | Leave a Comment »
Posted by sharingburdens on July 2, 2007
I need your help! The purpose of this site is this:
We all struggle with issues that we find embarrassing or shameful. We might feel guilt or remorse, or know humiliation and regret. We all hide these behind masks and walls. This site is a place to be honest and real. It is a site where you can be yourself and share your difficulties. It is a place to gain awareness and insight. It is a safe place to express and discuss and know that you are not alone.
I love to be challenged to find resources, Biblical references, and to encourage discussion on any topic. I need your help deciding what topics! Some of you have written some great stuff, others have commented, and even more have read (and I hope been encouraged or challenged yourself).
What topics would you like to see more information, references, resources, or discussion about? Maybe you don’t want to write something yourself or can’t quite put it into words—I can help get the discussions started.
Some topics discussed so far include: alcoholism, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, mental illness, insecurity, disabilities, self-injury, emotional abuse, domestic violence, pornography, suicide, and more. The list of potential topics is endless.
Comment and let me know!!! Remember it can always be anonymous (even email: anon@anonymous.com or friend@friend.com or any other combo!). I’m looking forward to your responses!!
Posted in Alcoholism, Anorexia, Anxiety, Brokenness, Bulimia, Cerebral Palsy, Christian life, Christianity, Cutting, Depression, Disabilities, Domestic Violence, Eating Disorders, Emotional Abuse, Faith, Health, Insecurity, Mental Health, Panic Attack, Pornography, Pregnancy, Self-esteem, Self-harm, Self-injury, Sexual Abuse, Suicide, Vulnerability, Women | 2 Comments »
Posted by sharingburdens on June 12, 2007
Post written anonymously…
I have been married for almost 18 years, 2 months shy. This man in front of the crowd is a man of courage, spiritual intellect, and a good husband and father. But behind the crowd this man deals with a personal demon of self worth issues. He is an emotional abuser, he is my husband. One day he is up applauding you and kissing you on the nape of your neck than the next he is sitting at the train tracks threatening to kill himself, because you overspent by $3.00 on the credit card causing an over limit fee.
I have often wondered about leaving, but I haven’t. I love this man. God put him into my life for a purpose right? So he has to get better? I ’m a leader in the church and I do a lot, what will people think if I cannot handle my husband and home? These questions have been asked. What about the old, “this shall to pass”? Has this man gotten better? Yes. 10 years ago he drank and he was even worst. But he found Jesus and every year he gets better. But the last two years he hit a milestone birthday, lost his job, and everything for him went into the toilet. And for me? My life soared!! He got jealous.
I love this man.
I cannot leave.
Here’s where I am at today.
Posted in Christian life, Emotional Abuse, Marriage, Secrets, Suicide | 8 Comments »
