Comments on: Shine Like Stars http://www.lynseleanne.com/blog/2009/10/30/shine-like-stars/ through my eyes. between my ears. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:45:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Shellie (baylormum) http://www.lynseleanne.com/blog/2009/10/30/shine-like-stars/comment-page-1/#comment-2822 Shellie (baylormum) Thu, 25 Nov 2010 17:57:26 +0000 http://www.lynseleanne.com/blog/?p=1589#comment-2822 My 1st sponsee was also a cutter. And drinker. And drug abuser. And sexually assaulted. I felt so very inadequate to help her through these difficult events. And she was my age (50ish at the time). She was also in counseling, but she chose to change her "playground" and went south 2 hours to a womens shelter. I heard from her once more. She had been arrested for a DUI. That was 3 years ago. It makes me sad. I, too, quit drugs cold turkey. 1233 days ago. Recovery brought me back to God. God brought me to the internet! I applaud you for being able to stop at your age. I see people every day that have carried their secrets for 40 years. Hidden behind drugs, alcohol, and self-abuse. The common denominator is the desire to heal. Some are so broken, they see no way to live in a "normal" world. For a long time after finishing outpatient treatment, I couldn't tell my story. I was so full of shame & guilt. The goody-two shoes girl who never even smoked pot or drank. A drug addict at 50! And I am a pharmacist. That doesn't sit too well with licensing boards! But, I stand strong. I have to tell my story. Especially to co-workers. It's about accountability. And trust. And I find it easy to write about on others' blogs! That common denominator of God and His healing. And I feel like I am somehow paying it forward. You never know what you say that may touch someone who has the same story! We ARE all shining stars. And God knows us by name..... My 1st sponsee was also a cutter. And drinker. And drug abuser. And sexually assaulted. I felt so very inadequate to help her through these difficult events. And she was my age (50ish at the time). She was also in counseling, but she chose to change her "playground" and went south 2 hours to a womens shelter. I heard from her once more. She had been arrested for a DUI. That was 3 years ago. It makes me sad.

I, too, quit drugs cold turkey. 1233 days ago. Recovery brought me back to God. God brought me to the internet! I applaud you for being able to stop at your age. I see people every day that have carried their secrets for 40 years. Hidden behind drugs, alcohol, and self-abuse. The common denominator is the desire to heal. Some are so broken, they see no way to live in a "normal" world.

For a long time after finishing outpatient treatment, I couldn't tell my story. I was so full of shame & guilt. The goody-two shoes girl who never even smoked pot or drank. A drug addict at 50! And I am a pharmacist. That doesn't sit too well with licensing boards! But, I stand strong. I have to tell my story. Especially to co-workers. It's about accountability. And trust. And I find it easy to write about on others' blogs! That common denominator of God and His healing.

And I feel like I am somehow paying it forward. You never know what you say that may touch someone who has the same story! We ARE all shining stars. And God knows us by name…..

]]> By: Lynse_Leanne http://www.lynseleanne.com/blog/2009/10/30/shine-like-stars/comment-page-1/#comment-2813 Lynse_Leanne Sun, 07 Nov 2010 03:43:39 +0000 http://www.lynseleanne.com/blog/?p=1589#comment-2813 :) it happens in the wide world of twitter and blogging. Glad you stopped by. Sharing my story was really difficult, but can i tell you it was so powerful in my healing process. seriously! Thank you for your kind words. :) it happens in the wide world of twitter and blogging. Glad you stopped by. Sharing my story was really difficult, but can i tell you it was so powerful in my healing process. seriously! Thank you for your kind words.

]]> By: Makeda http://www.lynseleanne.com/blog/2009/10/30/shine-like-stars/comment-page-1/#comment-2809 Makeda Sat, 06 Nov 2010 09:44:24 +0000 http://www.lynseleanne.com/blog/?p=1589#comment-2809 I'm not sure how I have missed coming to your blog since we share so many of the same Twitter friends. I landed here from Mandy Thompson's blog. You are an incredibly courageous young woman who has literally lived through hell. Your story touched my heart in the deepest way possible. Thank you for holding onto courage long enough to get the words out. I believe with every fiber of my being that God is going to use your story in ways that you cannot even begin to comprehend today. Thank you so much for sharing your story. I'm not sure how I have missed coming to your blog since we share so many of the same Twitter friends. I landed here from Mandy Thompson's blog. You are an incredibly courageous young woman who has literally lived through hell. Your story touched my heart in the deepest way possible. Thank you for holding onto courage long enough to get the words out. I believe with every fiber of my being that God is going to use your story in ways that you cannot even begin to comprehend today. Thank you so much for sharing your story.

]]> By: jennyrain http://www.lynseleanne.com/blog/2009/10/30/shine-like-stars/comment-page-1/#comment-2647 jennyrain Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:20:23 +0000 http://www.lynseleanne.com/blog/?p=1589#comment-2647 Lynse - your story is beautiful. the fact that God has brought you through so much, and you still have so much of life in front of you, it is incredible... thank you for finding the courage to share ... Lynse – your story is beautiful. the fact that God has brought you through so much, and you still have so much of life in front of you, it is incredible… thank you for finding the courage to share …

]]> By: My Story | Lynse Leanne http://www.lynseleanne.com/blog/2009/10/30/shine-like-stars/comment-page-1/#comment-2371 My Story | Lynse Leanne Sat, 12 Dec 2009 20:14:42 +0000 http://www.lynseleanne.com/blog/?p=1589#comment-2371 [...] Just Wanted a Friend Part 5 – The Only Thing I Had Part 6 – Freedom on the Other Side Part 7 – Shine Like Stars Share and [...] [...] Just Wanted a Friend Part 5 – The Only Thing I Had Part 6 – Freedom on the Other Side Part 7 – Shine Like Stars Share and [...]

]]> By: uberVU - social comments http://www.lynseleanne.com/blog/2009/10/30/shine-like-stars/comment-page-1/#comment-2256 uberVU - social comments Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:54:39 +0000 http://www.lynseleanne.com/blog/?p=1589#comment-2256 <strong>Social comments and analytics for this post...</strong> This post was mentioned on Twitter by Lynse Stevens: Shine Like Stars.... the story of my pink star tattoo and recovery from self injury. (posted this morning) http://tr.im/DzOe... Social comments and analytics for this post…

This post was mentioned on Twitter by Lynse Stevens: Shine Like Stars…. the story of my pink star tattoo and recovery from self injury. (posted this morning) http://tr.im/DzOe...

]]> By: Michelle Jeffcoat http://www.lynseleanne.com/blog/2009/10/30/shine-like-stars/comment-page-1/#comment-2228 Michelle Jeffcoat Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:41:10 +0000 http://www.lynseleanne.com/blog/?p=1589#comment-2228 "It" - your star tatoo ...not the verse :) I got that one covered "It" – your star tatoo …not the verse :) I got that one covered

]]> By: Michelle Jeffcoat http://www.lynseleanne.com/blog/2009/10/30/shine-like-stars/comment-page-1/#comment-2227 Michelle Jeffcoat Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:40:44 +0000 http://www.lynseleanne.com/blog/?p=1589#comment-2227 Giirrrllll - this ROCKS - and it's my new favorite verse :) Next time I see you ...I"m gonna ask to see it in person MORE blessings on your head - this was a great word! Giirrrllll – this ROCKS – and it's my new favorite verse :)
Next time I see you …I"m gonna ask to see it in person

MORE blessings on your head – this was a great word!

]]> By: Jenni http://www.lynseleanne.com/blog/2009/10/30/shine-like-stars/comment-page-1/#comment-2192 Jenni Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:27:38 +0000 http://www.lynseleanne.com/blog/?p=1589#comment-2192 you're ALL RIGHT, girl... you are alright :) you're ALL RIGHT, girl… you are alright :)

]]> By: Lynse_Leanne http://www.lynseleanne.com/blog/2009/10/30/shine-like-stars/comment-page-1/#comment-2151 Lynse_Leanne Sat, 31 Oct 2009 03:01:38 +0000 http://www.lynseleanne.com/blog/?p=1589#comment-2151 Thank you. No one notices it really, but when they do and ask i get to tell them part of the story and share what God has done in me. So great! I am so glad you have found this process of writing your story to bring freedom and healing...i didnt know if i was ready, but now i know that i was...and was scared for no reason. I am also proud of you. Thank you. No one notices it really, but when they do and ask i get to tell them part of the story and share what God has done in me. So great! I am so glad you have found this process of writing your story to bring freedom and healing…i didnt know if i was ready, but now i know that i was…and was scared for no reason. I am also proud of you.

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