Summary

SummaryI’m Anita, and I’ve battled depression most of my life πŸ˜”. Each morning I didn’t know how I’d feel, so I survived one day at a time. Depression stole my friendships and left me isolated, and in 2012 I reached the lowest pointβ€”suicidal thoughts landed me in a mental health clinic. Yet even in my darkest hour, my fear of being without God outweighed my desire to die πŸ™. Four years ago my daughter told me about the Human Library South Africa, and there I found purpose. When the director asked why I didn’t follow through with my plan, I realized God’s love was stronger than my pain. Now I share my story to break the stigma around mental health and remind you: Jesus loves you, and you’re not alone ❀️.

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This is Anita πŸ‘‹ [TW: depression, suicide]

Battling depression on a daily basis is exhausting, discouraging, and lonely. Follow Anita’s story as she shares about her experience with depression, suicidal thoughts, and where she found God in the darkness. She continues to fight the battle daily, but she finds strength in hope and joy.

This is from the “This Is Me” series. The series shares the stories of ordinary people who have found God in life-changing ways in their suffering, hardship, and day-to-day activities. Share this video with someone who needs encouragement today!

If you would like a special person like Anita to pray with you, please reach out to our Prayerline. Email us at prayer@cbnsa.org, WhatsApp us on +1 (800) 759 0700 (https://wa.me/18007590700) or message us on our live chat here: https://cbnafrica.org/prayer/south-africa-southern-africa/

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01:26 Suicidal clinic admission
02:56 Discovering Human Library
03:38 Fear of God breakthrough
05:01 Prayer and encouragement
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