Everyday Living

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I Have Anxiety But I’m Not Alone

May 18, 2018

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Walking out of the metro station, I was suddenly met by foreign smells and swarms of people. The ground was covered in what appeared to be soot, and as I pushed through the crowds, I felt my own thoughts being drowned out by the overwhelming noises and sounds

Do Names Define Us?

May 17, 2018

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“Hello, it’s nice to meet you. What’s your name?” I sure we can all agree that names hold some importance since it’s the first thing we want to know when we meet someone new.

Why Am I Depressed?

May 16, 2018

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On May 3, 2012, I was in a near-fatal car accident and suffered a severe traumatic brain injury as a result. God miraculously saved my life that day, and also went on to orchestrate a recovery only He is capable of.

My Quarter-Life Crisis: The Day I Went Berserk

May 14, 2018

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I knew something was wrong the moment I started kicking the boxes below my desk. I’m normally a quiet, self-restrained person (no, really), but that day, something in me just snapped.

Letter to A Depressed Christian

May 10, 2018

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Dear Depressed Christian, I know about the scars on your wrists. I know you spend your sleepless nights crying

Two guys on floats in the pool - just for fun

3 Questions to Ask before You Do It “Just for Fun”

May 9, 2018

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You know, I don’t think I’ve ever had more fun than I have in the last couple of years. I’ve been self-employed and my wife has been in school. Since our schedules are so flexible and we have no kids, we’ve taken some pretty amazing trips.

A Counselor’s Journey to the Border of Depression

May 7, 2018

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2014 was the worst year of my life. I consider that year to be my deepest pit. I was going through complicated grief, emotional abuse at work, burnout, and I experienced so much hurt and rejection from the ministries where I served as a leader.

Is Anxiety A Sin?

May 3, 2018

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Your hands turn sweaty when you think about going to school. Your heart pounds like a drum when you’re almost at the counter but still can’t decide what to eat for lunch.