Is There A "Kick Me" Sign On My Back?
Christians & Depression: the silent struggle
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“The truth of the matter is that we would rather tell someone we have a relative in jail or on drugs before we would ever utter mental illness or depression.” “I believe with every ounce of my being it is God’s desire to see you restored to joy, peace, and hope in Him.” “Some Christian authors, on the subject of depression, have been so bold as to say that depression is nothing but the feeling of hopelessness and we just have to change our feelings of hopelessness to get out of depression. Whoa! Stop the train, hold the horse, and step off the merry-go-round! In most cases, depression is a mental illness and needs more than a change of thought.” Ecclesiastes 9:4 “Anyone who is among the living has hope.” Well, you have this scripture of truth regarding hope to hold on to! How? Well, because, if you are reading this book, you are obviously among the living!
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About the Book
If you have ever felt “kicked” to the point of feeling like everyone is against you ... like maybe someone was putting a “kick me” sign on your back, then you’ll identify with the kick-me-girl named Kimi. But this is more than a story.
With plainspoken boldness, Saralyn Smith McLean describes the often hidden and silent struggle of Christians—depression. Not only has she personally experienced it firsthand, but she has done her homework and drawn on many sources to substantiate her message.
This book is a mix of a short story, self-help guide to treatments, and inspirational treatise. May God grant that the silent struggle that you or a loved one may be going through no longer remain silent, that the struggle itself will cease to be the deep-seated problem that depression can be.
About the Author
Saralyn Smith McLean lives in Montana with her husband and her two children. She considers all three of her family members to be true blessings from God in her life. She is grateful every day for each of them. Saralyn is currently studying religion and Christian counseling at Liberty University Online, based out of Lynchburg, Virginia. Saralyn is a certified Christian counselor with the AACC and continues her educational journey to be a licensed counselor and Christian encourager to those who need it. Saralyn is available for speaking engagements.