Category Archives: depression

Why am I discouraged and sad?

Posted on November 14, 2014 by honestaboutmyfaith

‘Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad?’ Those were his questions and the questions surprised the listeners. They were aware of his pain and they knew about the stress and anguish that he was going through. His … Continue reading →

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Why?

Posted on October 20, 2014 by honestaboutmyfaith

I’ve been under pressure for a few weeks. My wife has been unwell and I’ve had to take time off work and there have been other things going on. I am blessed by a really supportive leadership team at the … Continue reading →

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Living with loss

Posted on August 19, 2014 by honestaboutmyfaith

Once there was a widow who lived with her young son. She had been through so much in her life and I cannot begin to understand the pain and suffering that she felt. The days after her husband died were … Continue reading →

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Robin Williams, depression and why we shouldn’t have to be okay

Posted on August 13, 2014 by honestaboutmyfaith

I was saddened to hear of the death of Robin Williams. I was stunned to hear that he struggled with depression because in my mind, he was a guy who was always really funny. I am shocked, but at the … Continue reading →

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