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One Christmas when our kids were little we sat around the supper table memorizing a verse together. It was “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given…he shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and the Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 These images add to the descriptions of …
Christmas is my most favorite time of the year. There is none other to match the warmth and cheer of this season. A nice cup of hot chocolate, in my Christmas mug, the warmth of the fire place and just enough light from the Christmas tree…picture perfect shot. This also however, turns into the season …
I remember the day I saw a psychiatrist for the first time. When he spoke the words “major depressive disorder,” I felt both relieved and discouraged. Relief that there was a valid reason why I felt numb and hopeless. Discouragement that I’d been labeled with a mental illness. After receiving that diagnosis l faithfully took …
As I wiped the tears, and snot, and blood from her dirty face I felt the heavy weight of dread in the pitt of my stomach. Her once perfect smile was broken, the front baby tooth jagged where it was once a pristine little square. Smelling of lavender and wrapped sweetly in her pink princess …
What do you feel when you read “wait patiently”? For me, it brings up uncomfortable feelings! I like everything under control, and I like to control things as much as I possibly can. I don’t like to wait until the last minute to do things. I make lists and check things off as I go. …
Christmas, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year”. Except when it isn’t. When you suffer from depression Christmas holidays can be difficult. Songs of joy, ringing bells, can be hard because you are feeling anything but joy. If your depression is in remission the added stress of too many activities in too few days …
By: Stan Popovich Throughout my 20 years of personal experience in dealing with fear and anxiety, I had a challenging time in getting my friends to understand my issues with fear, stress, and anxiety. Most of my friends and relatives were understanding and very supportive of the fact that I struggled with fear and anxiety, …
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