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While as a society, we have come a long way in our understanding of mental illness... but there is still a very long way to go. I think this ca be especially true in the church where, unfortunately, many still have the idea that mental illness is a lack of faith. So, when I saw this book that talks about both faith and mental illness/trauma, I was definitely curious to read it. Check it out:
How do you dream when you've spent a lifetime in survival mode?
From the outside, Pam Good had it all together, working twice as hard, running twice as fast, and rarely showing a crack in her armor. But beneath the polished surface was a fragile heart torn by savage wounds in early life. Raised by a mother suffering from paranoid schizophrenia, Pam experiences rejection, shame, abandonment, and isolation. She learns to cope in silence, seeking validation through perfectionism.
Yet, after a lifetime of maintaining masks and self-made walls, Pam's survival mechanisms begin to break down.
In this gripping memoir into the depths of the darkness of mental illness, journey with Pam as feelings of unworthiness hold her prisoner, shame festers in secrecy, and rejection compounds in isolation. Pam's remarkable resilience is her only shield. Then she begins to question God, rejecting herself, and desperately hiding her scars from the world. Soon, Pam can no longer outrun the truth. Her darkest night descends as she plans to "tap out" of life.
For anyone tired of hiding, weary of the struggle, and wondering if true peace can ever be yours, He Never Let Go is a testament to the relentless grip of grace and the immense power of redemption. With unflinching realism, master storytelling, and the authentic hope of a faith that wrestles down results, Pam offers a hand to those ready to step into the light. He Never Let Go is a story of pain, desperation, resilience, and surrender, where only the Truth can lead you from the darkest caverns of self-abuse to the brightest path of abundant life.
Stop surviving. Start living.
He Never Let Go will help you:
· Heal from the stigma of mental illness
· Understand the blessing of unanswered prayers
· Understand how struggles build resilience and faith
· Be truthful about yourself so you can start to heal
· Understand that you are only as sick as your secrets.
Admittedly, this book hooked me with the title and subtitle... and I really only skimmed the blurb prior to reading. As such, I'd actually expected it to be more of a self-help type of book for those of us struggling with our mental health. So, I was surprised to discover it was actually a memoir about the author's life and struggles. Her story was heartbreaking at many points but ultimately ended with a story of hope. While it wasn't what I had initially expected going, there was still a lot to be gained by reading Pamela's personal experiences. While our stories were very different in many ways, I recognized familiar feelings that helped me relate to her... and sometimes when dealing with mental health, there is truly something about feeling like you are not alone in those struggles. Another thing that I really appreciated was that inclusion of faith, because again, I feel like that is something that those of us who are Christians that struggle with mental illness. If you enjoy reading memoirs that will give all the emotions but will still leave you with a feeling of hope, this is one worth checking out.
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