Last week I was fortunate to have the opportunity to host a local screening of the documentary film, "Suicide: The Ripple Effect." You can read more about it and search for more screenings here. I've also posted the trailer below. It's a documentary film about the life of Kevin Hines, who at the age of 19 …
A Video Testimony
Here is a video of my testimony that I gave at the Sycamore View Church of Christ (Memphis, TN) Celebrate Recovery on February 20, 2018. This is the third time I've given my testimony; the one before this one was at my home CR group at Highpoint Church. I like public speaking. I enjoy giving …
One More Light
Before I gave my testimony for the first time, I came across this song and was stricken with its emotion and message. It was written about losing someone you love (specifically, about a friend who died of cancer). I thought about Chester Bennington's (the lead singer) suicide that happened only a couple of months after …
I had a black dog, his name was depression
This video does a great job of explaining depression. The first time I saw it (in a therapist's office) I completely broke down by the end, sobbing uncontrollably. I realized, "I am that guy." It's good to share with those who have never struggled with depression so they may have a better understanding of it. …
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