*Quick Warning: This episode talks about depression, suicide and sexual assault.
Less of an anecdote and more of a journey, in this episode of Tell Me a Story, Erica talks about her experience with clinical depression. Including overcoming sexual assault, deconstructing and unlearning ingrained messages from family and church, as well as remaining intentional about working on her mental health.
For those of us of a certain vintage, we’re just now learning the language to express our mental health concerns and we’re trying to get comfortable with the idea that it’s okay to ask for help. It’s okay to question the influences that shaped your growing up. It’s okay to not be okay.
Our mental health journeys are heavy, but also hopeful. Seeking help can often make the experience harder before it gets better. And it’s always a work in progress.
I hope hearing Erica’s story can help if you’ve been struggling.
Moving through the dark seasons of depression with Erica