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Robert Bryan Davis's avatar

Thank you for this message today J.P. I have struggled with depression since adolescence and I am going thru an especially rough stretch right now. This stretch has lasted two years. Thank you for your words this morning. You give me hope with your work this morning. Thanks be to God.

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Kris Otto's avatar

I just “liked” this. What I really mean is, I get it. I’m sorry.

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HarrisWalz FTW 2024's avatar

I don't want Substack to become Facebook, but yes, it's hard to click a heart when that doesn't express the right emotion.

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Robert Bryan Davis's avatar

Thank you. God bless

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HarrisWalz FTW 2024's avatar

Such familiar feelings, also dating to high school. I know how hard it can be. Please do whatever you can to take care of yourself, and right now that may mean stepping back from the news for a bit.

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Robert Bryan Davis's avatar

Thank you harriswalz

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DENNIS WANSITLER's avatar

If you know someone fighting this fight, it might make you feel uncomfortable, don't be in a hurry to get away, take time to listen to them. This is holy service! Resurrection hope! New life!

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Jeff Astle's avatar

Please don't choose a permanent solution to a temporary problem.

Every problem that I've ever had in my life that seemed insurmountable at the time, has passed and is in the past.

Hold on everyone. We need you.

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justjulie's avatar

I wish I didn’t understand this message. It’s the only thing I have control of…

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Beatriz  Cervantes Zijlstra's avatar

I’m so sorry Julie. Please know you are NOT alone. Reach out for help. I’ve been thru the hell you’re in. Jesus died for you too! I’m here if you need an ear. I am now a counselor. Sending healing thoughts.

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Jan Finnie's avatar

I’m so sorry that You’re in such an unpleasant War against yourself! I will hold You in my prayers!

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Teresa JV's avatar

Beautifully written. May your words of healing reach those who most need it.

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Rene R. Rinaldi's avatar

My wish would be for every person who needs this could see it.

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michellefromchicago's avatar

Amen!!!

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