Irina
When I was born, I was left by my birth mother and spent time in an orphanage until I was adopted by my parents. I [...]
Bre
Growing up, I felt like my life was spent being overlooked by others, which caused me to lose my confidence and self-worth from a very [...]
Karah
My parents divorced when I was two years old, and I lived with my mom for the first eight years of my life. She was [...]
Lydia
I grew up in a very loving Christian home with my parents and four siblings. I asked God into my heart more times than I [...]
Hailee
I grew up in a loving home with my parents and my three siblings. When I started elementary school, I struggled to make friends, and [...]
Caley
I grew up in a Christian family, with all of my friends and family also being Christian. The earliest memories I have are all loving [...]
Ally
When I was one, my parents got a divorce due to the physical abuse from my dad. Because of this, I would be at my [...]
Sarah
I grew up with my parents and 3 brothers. My parents loved us, and still do, which I’m very thankful for. But because they were [...]
Hannah
My dad has been a missionary and pastor my whole life. I grew up in church and had a very strong foundation of Jesus and [...]
Ways to Support Someone Thinking About Suicide
Do you have someone in your life who is struggling to continue going, who is ready for the pain to end, who sees no way out, or who has openly contemplated [...]
You Are Not Alone
One of the most overwhelming feelings of those who struggle with suicidal thoughts is that you are alone. No one can understand what you are [...]
Getting Comfortable With the Uncomfortable
When I think of Jesus’ mission on earth 2000 years ago and His mission today, I realize that nothing has really changed. Jesus came to comfort the afflicted and to afflict the comfortable. Psalm 34:18 says, “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed [...]