Tag Archives: suicide

The Next Several Weeks: Scraps of Meaning

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Speakfaithfully

[Intro: Several weeks ago I completely disengaged from all community, stopped posting on my blog, and deactivated my Facebook and Twitter accounts. I did not attend my graduation from the PIHOP SSM and Fuller Theological Seminary. Unbeknownst to all but … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal Commentary | Tagged depression, existential crisis, suicide, the meaning of life, Victor Frankl | Leave a comment

The Last Several Weeks (Part 1): Don Quixote Hangs up His Spurs

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Speakfaithfully

Posted in Personal Commentary | Tagged childhood trauma, depression, disillusionment, mourning childhood trauma, suicide | Leave a comment

The Catharsis of Depression

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Speakfaithfully

I have been wrestling with publishing this post or not. Technically I am not even supposed to be writing it as I’m supposed to be working on my book. But this is really I can think about. The Monday before … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal Commentary | Tagged abuse, Addiction, depression, distraction, dysfunctional family, emotional trauma, God, healing, inner healing prayer, Jesus, raging pessimism, silver lining, suicide, underlying issues | 4 Comments

This Liminal Space

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Speakfaithfully

[Suicide/Child abuse trigger warning: If child abuse and/or suicide are triggers for you, you may not want to read this post or at least prepare yourself.] In Pastoral Counseling Dr. Hammer made the statement that our role as pastoral counselors … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Personal Commentary, Recovery Journal | Tagged Addiction, child abuse, Christianity, co-dependency, cycles, dependency, depression, dysfunctional family, external structures, self-sabotage, suicide, theodicy, unbelief | 13 Comments