I am who God says I am
I am Chosen - 1 Peter 2:9
To begin, please let me introduce myself. My name is Alicia, however, I am mostly known as "Lisherbug".
I am 36 years old and was raised by my parents in a small town in West Virginia where I currently reside. Being the fifth born, I graced this world with my presence on June 25th of 1987. I have had the privilege of sharing this life with five siblings, which consist of three sisters and two brothers. Through them, I've been blessed with many nieces and nephews whom I adore. My doggy, Max, has been one of God's most precious gifts and the reason I open my eyes each morning.
Psychology has always intrigued me because I love learning why and how the mind works. As an adult, looking back at childhood, I remember struggling with anxiety and depression, which were rarely discussed in society. When I entered my youth, my mental health began to decline, with multiple factors contributing to that.
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As time passed, I had always felt like there was something more than just anxiety and depression that no one was detecting. Advocating for myself, I set out to find answers. After consulting with many psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and therapists, I finally received some long-waited answers. Since the age of 29, I've been diagnosed with Bipolar II Disorder (depressive state) including Anxiety & Panic Disorder, Adult ADHD, OCD (obsessive thoughts), and PTSD.
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Knowing my personal struggles with mental illness, it is in my heart and soul to ensure to others that they are not alone. Losing two of life's Angels to suicide, I will forever advocate for those like us. Losing my friend Jeremy in early 2017 and my nephew Stevie in late 2022 has forever changed my life. I know wholeheartedly that they are wrapped in the arms of Jesus.
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Throughout this process, saying that I've struggled is an understatement. The feeling of being alone in this chaos is indescribable. I know for certain that I would not be here today if it weren't for God. Saying that I haven't lost faith and gotten angry at God would be a lie. I still do. In creating this blog, I have hopes of building a community and reaching others who may battle with a mental illness or mental health issues themselves. My wish is we may learn to trust God through this war that affects not only ourselves, but everyone around us.
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The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. - Psalm 34:18
Meet the Co-Author
my reason for breathing, my purpose for living
"A dog is the only thing that can mend a crack in your broken heart." - Judy Desmond
"You'll never get the dog that you want, you'll always get the dog that you need." - Cesar Millan
Max is a 7-year-old Maltese/Beagle mix and in my heart I know that God hand-picked him just for me. At 6 months old, Max made his journey back to West Virginia from Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Ending up with him was no doubt a divine intervention. When I rescued him, what he didn't know was, that he was actually recusing me.