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info_outline**DISCLAIMER: Please listen with caution and away from little ears, as this story references suicide**
Get ready for Jenny Strickland’s story! She will leave you on the edge of your seat while detailing the throes of a physical and spiritual battle with postpartum psychosis. You’ll find yourself cheering Jenny on!
From our Trussville community, Jenny doesn’t hold back in sharing the darkness she endured alongside depression, detachment, and suicidal thoughts, and you will so appreciate her vulnerability and authenticity. Plus, this story of a supportive family and healthcare team will warm your heart.
Listen and discover the freedom from mental illness that happened in Jenny’s life—and that the Lord didn’t leave Jenny in the depths. In fact, He was right there with her.
In this episode, you will learn:
—Believe and trust no matter what emotions you feel.
—Mental illness affects everyone, and shame and embarrassment is not from the Lord.
—He can walk you from the darkness in your life to His great light in any circumstance you’re facing.
Links:
“Made For More” live by Bethel Music
Do you need help with mental illness or do you struggle with suicidal thoughts?
Listen to another story similar to Jenny’s~ Savannah Harrell- Ep. 246: “It’s Not What I Thought- A Postpartum Story”
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Become a Patreon Insider to access bonus content~ including an interview with social worker and clinician Tammy Bond from Wellspring Christian Clinic about the signs and symptoms of postpartum psychosis.
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