The Dark Waters of Depression - I am a survivor

If you stopped by because you read my devotion today over at Encouragement Cafe, WELCOME! So glad you are here!

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 My prayer for you today is that you realize many of us have struggled and swam through the darkest waters of depression but there is Hope. May you be encouraged as I shared my story and know that you are never alone in this journey. 

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