Honey Lake Clinic

Hello, My name is John Voss and I am currently 23 years old; and about to turn 24 years old on September 29th. I am currently battling an eating disorder, and have been giving in to the lies of the deceiver for many, many years. Growing up as a child I would goof off to try and hide how i really felt. I was incredibly depressed, anxious, and flat out scared. Feelings of insecurity and unworthiness crept into my life. I learned to stuff my feelings for nearly my whole life. I didn't want people to know what was really going on with me. I felt like I was the only one going through this and was ashamed, so I just didn't say anything to anyone until the Lord lead me to an anonymous group that made me realize this particular disorder is wrecking havoc on my life.  I wanted so desperately to live a normal life and go with the "world" so no one would know of my problems. Drugs and alcohol never were an issue with me, I just wanted to be accepted so badly I decided to drink in college too. At about 10 years of age I remember looking at a chocolate fountain and thinking, "I can't eat that". I do not know where this thought came from, but it dug it's roots deeply in my mind. My Pastor recently said something to me, he said "It is like breaking your ankle while you are on the sidelines at a basketball game. It isn't your fault that it happened, but it is your responsibility to go to the right people and get the help you need in order to heal properly." This is me trying to take responsibility to do what I need to do in order to heal properly. 

Unfortunately my Dad's insurances deductible to attend Honey Lake is more than what it would cost just to pay cash. $18,000 is a lot of money to ask for, but I believe that my worth is more than any amount of money. I am confident that God is leading me to Honey Lake and I want to attend as soon as I possibly can. Even while typing this I am concerned for others that are going through the same thing, especially younger children. I want to help others so badly and this is why I plan to get my Bachelors of Science in Nursing someday. I do not know when this dream will be accomplished, but I know I will be able to pursue this when I am able to Love my Neighbor as myself (Leviticus 19:18). This mountain that is in front of me right now is incredibly intimidating and almost scares me, but I believe Jesus will make a way for me. Honey Lake Clinic is located in Greenville, Florida and it is the #1 ranked Christian facility in the United States. I chose Honey Lake (with the help of my friends and family) because it is a faith based program. Doctors can tell me whats wrong with me, what i need to do, but that just won't work. I know the only way that this can be done is through Jesus and by utilizing God's word into my life. 

Writing this is extremely hard for me. Simply writing about my pain is almost overwhelming. I want to spend hours on hours writing my story so others will provide the funds so i will be able to attend to show how badly i want to start my healing process. I can just give it to God and hope and pray that he will touch your hearts for me. Thank you so much for your time to read a glimpse of my story, and I am excited for what God has plans for me in the future.


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Thank you again so much

God Bless you all,

John