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Misery Needs Company
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Misery Needs Company

By the time it was my turn to share, fear and panic had subsided within me. Listening to my friends’ anxieties and frustrations made me realize I was not alone. I didn’t need to hide my bitterness or sorrow from my friends. Their authenticity gave me the courage to be genuine.

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6 People in the Bible Who Struggled With Their Mental Health
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6 People in the Bible Who Struggled With Their Mental Health

Each of these people in the Bible is a reminder that those of us who struggle with our mental health are not alone. But beyond that, we can also learn valuable lessons from those who’ve gone before us in how they dealt with and responded to their struggles. Let’s take a look.

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Suicide and Suffering: Asking the “Why”
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Suicide and Suffering: Asking the “Why”

After my father’s suicide, I wrestled with the “why” questions to the point of utter exhaustion. When bad things happen, we automatically ask why, as if finding out the answers will give us comfort and peace. I don’t find they actually do. The far more significant question, from a Christian standpoint, is not “Why?” but “What is God doing about it?”

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I Lost My Father to Suicide: Al’s Story
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I Lost My Father to Suicide: Al’s Story

When my mother called me with the awful news, she wailed in grief and pain. I was in shock. Numb. It didn’t seem real. How could this have happened to our family? And how could we go on?

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