Chasing Peace and Freedom: From Neglect to Finding Healing - PT2
Charles Buurma Charles Buurma

Chasing Peace and Freedom: From Neglect to Finding Healing - PT2

There was one person, the only one I trusted to be a true Christian, who helped me at my lowest point. In that moment, when giving up seemed easier, I chose to ask for help. I chose life. This decision changed everything. Mentorship, something I was taught to reject, became the very thing that saved me. It introduced me to Jesus, whose love and redemption transformed my life. Even now, I still struggle with depression, but the war has already been won. In my darkest moments, I learned that truth and support are key to overcoming the lies that mental health struggles often stem from.

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Chasing Peace and Freedom: From Neglect to Finding Healing - PT1
Mental Health Charles Buurma Mental Health Charles Buurma

Chasing Peace and Freedom: From Neglect to Finding Healing - PT1

In my life, peace and freedom felt like they were always just out of reach—like something promised from the bottom of a cliff I was afraid to climb. From the age of one, my journey was marked by neglect, abuse, and struggles I didn't ask for. But through it all, I learned that while we may not be responsible for the wounds we carry, we are responsible for healing them. This is the story of how I began that process.

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