Still Standing, Still Healing
“All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.”
— 2 Corinthians 1:3–4 (NLT)
This Is My Testimony
Thank you for taking the time to read my blog. My name is Teri, and this is my testimony—honest, vulnerable, and prayerfully filled with purpose. I was born with a rare medical condition and have lived through a lifetime of surgeries, hospitalizations, and the kind of trauma most people never see. For decades, I stayed mostly silent about the emotional toll of that journey—out of survival, out of shame, and out of the belief that no one wanted to hear about it.
But God never left me in that silence. Even when I was filled with confusion, resentment, and a desperate need for validation, He never left my side. Over time—and often through pain—I’ve come to know Him as my merciful Father and the source of all comfort (2 Corinthians 1:3–4). What once felt like a fractured and hidden life is now being restored, reshaped, and re-told. I am still standing, still healing—not as a victim, but as a witness to His grace.
Why I’m Writing
This blog follows my story chronologically, from birth to the present day, one post at a time. Each entry shares a piece of my journey and is paired with scripture and a devotional. You’ll find themes of childhood trauma, rejection, isolation, healing, faith, PTSD, and what it looks like to walk with God through it all—especially when trust doesn’t come easily.
What You’ll Find Here
- Real stories about living with medical trauma and invisible pain
- Reflections on how faith, doubt, and healing often coexist
- Encouragement for those struggling with PTSD
- Devotionals that pair personal experiences with biblical comfort
- Practical tips I’ve learned throughout my journey
- Hope—for you, and for the parts of your story that still feel unfinished
Why the Name: Still Standing, Still Healing
The name Still Standing, Still Healing reflects both survival and process. After everything I’ve been through—surgeries, trauma, and years of silence—I am still here. I’m still standing because God’s strength has upheld me when my own strength failed.
But standing doesn’t mean the journey is over. Healing is ongoing. Scars remain, both seen and unseen, yet God continues to restore and renew me day by day. This space is about living honestly in that “in-between”—acknowledging the pain while also clinging to the hope of God’s promises.
My prayer is that as you read, you’ll see your own reflection in these words: you too can stand when life tries to break you and you can heal even when the process feels slow.
A Final Word of Hope
I don’t have all the answers. But I know the One who comforts us in our troubles so we can comfort others. That’s why this space exists—to share the light that has broken through the cracks in my own life.
If you’re here because you’ve lived through something similar—or if you’re just beginning to realize the weight you’ve been carrying—this place is for you.
It’s also for parents and loved ones who care for someone enduring medical trauma. It’s hard to know what to say, how to help, or even how to process your own pain. This is a place to find insight, encouragement, and grace—for your loved one and for yourself. Parenting or supporting someone with a traumatic condition is not easy, and you don’t have to do it alone.
You are seen. You are loved. And there is healing—one honest word at a time.
With grace and truth,
Teri