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Stephanie Coder's avatar

You're so brave for sharing this. I battled an anxiety disorder for years and I can so relate to the hopeless feeling when your own thoughts become the thing you have to fight.

Erin Mount's avatar

Thank you, Stephanie.

Karen T's avatar

"Help me;" such simple yet such powerful words. God was with you and heard you, and continues to lift you up each day. Thank you for sharing your deep felt writing. I'm so glad you overcame your dark time.💟

Erin Mount's avatar

Me too, Karen! Thank you for reading.

Laura Rennie's avatar

Thank you for sharing your story, Erin. Your commitment to leaning on the Lord and finding hope in Him inspires and encourages me as I seek to do the same.

Erin Mount's avatar

Thank you, Laura. That really means a lot.

Heather Cadenhead's avatar

The entire poem is wonderful, but those last two lines are genius: "Batter my heart, God--but not too hard-- / I do not think I can take it."

Erin Mount's avatar

That part is my favorite. :)

Karen  Via's avatar

Oh my goodness Erin. This made me cry. I remember when you went. I was so scared and I fasted and prayed for your healing. I’m thankful for each time God has delivered you.

Erin Mount's avatar

I know how much you prayed for me (more than once, even!). Thank you for being part of the story of my healing.

Stacy Bronec's avatar

Thanks for sharing this part of your story, Erin. Your faith is inspiring.

Erin Mount's avatar

Thank you, Stacy!

Joy Nicholas's avatar

I wish this wasn’t something you’d ever had to go to, but I’m so grateful for your honest words. Love you, friend!

Erin Mount's avatar

Love you too!

Kendra Kruckenberg's avatar

Thank you for sharing this with us!