I Wanted God to Save Me from Depression; He Chose to Walk Me through It
For years the depression that enveloped me in darkness kept me cold and hurting. The anxiety made my body feel…
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When Love Wears a Mask
The sound of my son's crying followed me everywhere, even in silence. Three months postpartum, in the thick of a…
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The Rock Bottom Rebuild
The year was 2012. I had three little boys ages one, three, and five. My husband had gotten on the…
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By Jill Haugen Depression Took Me to Rock Bottom But God Rescued Me There
I was picking up momentum toward my lifelong dream of becoming a writer: my articles were being published, my poetry…
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By Skyler Dusenbery Therapy Is Medicine Too
I’ve been seeing a Christian counselor for the past several months now, and I want to break the stigma that…
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A Moment of Panic Doesn’t Erase a Lifetime of Peace
I had a panic attack last week for the first time in months. It came out of absolutely nowhere and…
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By Her View From Home “Run the Dishwasher Twice.” Therapist’s Advice To Overwhelmed Woman Goes Viral
One woman's response to a question on Quora is going viral after she shared the simple but life-changing advice her…
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I Blamed Everything But Postpartum Depression
Looking back, all the signs were there. But I truly felt like everything was fine. I was just living a…
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By Krystal Sieben Stop Waiting for Someone to Give You a Break—Take It Yourself
I came to a huge realization this year. One that took me over a decade to understand. When you are…
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A Year Has Made All the Difference
Trigger Warning: Discusses self-harm and suicide One year ago, my piece about starting my anxiety medication was published. After struggling…
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By Maria Ottoboni For Her
"You're pregnant!" The words I had been waiting for throughout my adult life were finally being spoken to me. I…
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Ask the Hard Questions—It May Save a Life
Trigger warning: This post discusses suicidal ideation The first time, I was 26 years old. The thoughts began as a…
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