PURPOSE FOR THE PAIN. (by Renee Yohe)
Ok, I have been seriously lacking on keeping up with this community, so thank you to everyone who has kept us up to date on the going-ons of TWLOHA and blog posts.
Here's the latest:
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Hey friends!
I'm sitting outside of starbucks in Winter Park right now
and I just wanted to take a moment to share some exciting things with
you. I have seen some beautiful things born from a conversation that
occured one night just over two years ago, stories of redemption and
hope and the struggle to find them, and since then have been
priviledged to watch the growing response. I am humbled and overjoyed
to share more of my story firsthand. My book, Purpose for the Pain, is
a compilation of journals that I kept through my journey from
addiction to the daily fight for recovery. It is my hope to provide
you with a tangible example of the redemption in my life that you may
be encouraged to find it in your own story. My desire is to be
transparent, as ugly and awkward as it may be, from the darkest of
corners to the most beautiful parts, and everything in between. I hope
that by giving you this piece of my heart you might be inspired,
enlightened, and comforted in each of your journeys, knowing that you
do not travel alone. I fiercely believe that there is nothing that
cannot be redeemed and that the fight for it is worth it. Secrets keep
us sick. This is my attempt to shed light on the dark that it may no
longer have power, and defuse the lie that our burdens should be kept
silent. I would encourage you to write, to speak, to dream, to fight
for truth and healing in your own lives. This is my story, offered to
you, that you may find yours.
Renee
Renee's book, PURPOSE FOR THE PAIN, is now available for pre-order in the TWLOHA Online Store.
Orders will ship 8/23. (web adress for pre-order: http://www.zambooie.com/twloha/detail.tpl?cart=12162985573083622&sku=TWLBOOK100)
TWLOHA began with Renee's story. Purpose for the Pain is Renee's story in her words; a collection of handwritten journals documenting her journey from addiction to sobriety and pain to hope. Over 300 pages.
WARNING: This book contains mature and graphic content relating to the issues that Renee has struggled with (depression, addiction, self-injury, suicide, sexual abuse). Please use your discretion. We believe that the book is ultimately an honest story of hope and redemption, but parts of the story are very painful.
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I've already pre-ordered the book, seeing as how I am inspired by Renee's story (as many other are) and have also used journaling as an outlet.
I also want to take this time to remind everyone that we want to keep this a safe place for anyone who is struggling or has struggled or seen a family member or friend suffering. It can be extremely hard, but if you want to share a bit of how you found TWLOHA and maybe some back-story of why you support the cause I for one would love to "hear" it.
in hope and love,
Emily
Here's the latest:
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Hey friends!
I'm sitting outside of starbucks in Winter Park right now
and I just wanted to take a moment to share some exciting things with
you. I have seen some beautiful things born from a conversation that
occured one night just over two years ago, stories of redemption and
hope and the struggle to find them, and since then have been
priviledged to watch the growing response. I am humbled and overjoyed
to share more of my story firsthand. My book, Purpose for the Pain, is
a compilation of journals that I kept through my journey from
addiction to the daily fight for recovery. It is my hope to provide
you with a tangible example of the redemption in my life that you may
be encouraged to find it in your own story. My desire is to be
transparent, as ugly and awkward as it may be, from the darkest of
corners to the most beautiful parts, and everything in between. I hope
that by giving you this piece of my heart you might be inspired,
enlightened, and comforted in each of your journeys, knowing that you
do not travel alone. I fiercely believe that there is nothing that
cannot be redeemed and that the fight for it is worth it. Secrets keep
us sick. This is my attempt to shed light on the dark that it may no
longer have power, and defuse the lie that our burdens should be kept
silent. I would encourage you to write, to speak, to dream, to fight
for truth and healing in your own lives. This is my story, offered to
you, that you may find yours.
Renee
Renee's book, PURPOSE FOR THE PAIN, is now available for pre-order in the TWLOHA Online Store.
Orders will ship 8/23. (web adress for pre-order: http://www.zambooie.com/twloha/detail.tpl?cart=12162985573083622&sku=TWLBOOK100)
TWLOHA began with Renee's story. Purpose for the Pain is Renee's story in her words; a collection of handwritten journals documenting her journey from addiction to sobriety and pain to hope. Over 300 pages.
WARNING: This book contains mature and graphic content relating to the issues that Renee has struggled with (depression, addiction, self-injury, suicide, sexual abuse). Please use your discretion. We believe that the book is ultimately an honest story of hope and redemption, but parts of the story are very painful.
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I've already pre-ordered the book, seeing as how I am inspired by Renee's story (as many other are) and have also used journaling as an outlet.
I also want to take this time to remind everyone that we want to keep this a safe place for anyone who is struggling or has struggled or seen a family member or friend suffering. It can be extremely hard, but if you want to share a bit of how you found TWLOHA and maybe some back-story of why you support the cause I for one would love to "hear" it.
in hope and love,
Emily