I never imagined that my life would take such a drastic turn and leave me struggling to stay alive, but it did.
Over 5 years ago, I found myself empty, lonely, and scared. Life had somehow made a wrong turn and I was spiraling down a dark hole before I even knew what was happening.
Even though it seemed that it all happened in a blink of an eye, I know it didn’t. It was days, months, and even years building up to finally fully embrace me and by then it was too late to escape. Always an optimistic person, seeing live full of promises and dreams, I didn’t believe that depression could attack someone like myself. But slowly it found me and it took every good thing from me. I was engulfed in its overwhelming darkness with no idea of how to get back to the person I once was.
For a couple of years it took all the things that I loved to do and made them far away memories in my cloudy mind. I clung to the memories of a better time, but soon they eluded me and all I had was a pit of darkness surrounding me. With small groans and moans of desperation I cried out in prayer to God for deliverance from this place that was threatening my very life. It was all that I could do. . .
This is just a small part of my story and I will share more as the days go by. I pray that my testimony will be a part of your healing if you are suffering from depression today. Be encouraged, there is hope!
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Lisa ~ The Butterfly Journey/Christian Life Coach/Writer
