Depression – Suicide
Music of My Soul
Music is a universal language that speaks straight to the soul, reaching places words alone cannot. Ann discovered this early in life, and it has lifted and sustained her through moments of joy as well as seasons of deep difficulty. As a member of The Church of Jesus...
Crossing the Abyss with Faith
Clayton knows the exhausting battle of anxiety and depression—an invisible illness that touches countless lives. In his honest and inspiring Faith Story, he shares two key things that helped him climb out of darkness. Though challenges remain, he continues to heal and...
Leaving the World Behind
Donald never graduated from high school—or even elementary school. Growing up undiagnosed on the autism spectrum, learning in the traditional way was nearly impossible. He often felt different and left behind, so he chose to live life on his own terms. But when...
God Answered My Prayer
Brock felt lost and alone, questioning whether his life even mattered and if anyone would miss him if he were gone. In the middle of that storm of dark thoughts, something stirred within him—and he tried a desperate prayer. “God, if You’re real, show me that there is...
Joy in the Gospel of Jesus Christ
The Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ as taught by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is not just a sometimes thing. It is an anchor for the soul during times of peace as well as the storms of a challenging life. Kirt and Terri share how the Gospel has...
Depression: The Invisible Illness
You can see an injured body but not an injured mind. Depression is an illness that hides deep in a person's psyche and is almost impossible to detect. Thankfully, those suffering from this condition can now speak about it without shame. But even today, it is still so...
The Way to Happiness
ENGLISH Even the great challenges of poverty, family estrangement or severe depression can be overcome through the power of faith, prayer, and perseverance. Ricardo and Paulina learned this in their lives, and have found happiness even during those difficult times....
The Parable of the Tree
So often in life we may complain about how tough things are. "We didn't sign up for this," we might say. But it is those times of struggle that try our souls and refine us into something far greater than we ever could experience without them. As members of The Church...
Prayer Works!
ENGLISH Whether you're fighting depression or looking for your forever companion, prayer is like having God on speed dial. "It takes effort, and you must pray with real intent," Harrison says, "but when you do, He will help you." "Sometimes we have to pray for things...