So friends, I wrote a book. That sounds ridiculous to me, but it’s true nevertheless. I wrote a book.
It’s called Trending Towards Hope: Short Reflections on Anxiety, Depression, and Hope. While I’ve been writing about such issues for years now, this is a bit of a risk for me, putting it all down into one place and calling it a book.
But we weren’t called for safety. We were called for more.
During all those years when I struggled with so much anxiety and during the times I struggled with depression, I always asked why I had to suffer in this way. After all, when the suffering is in your brain and in your heart, it’s hard to escape from, and it colors everything you do.
I always heard an answer though, and that answer was that I have a voice and I am willing to share my wounds.
When I was struggling the most with depression, I searched high and low to find a book that pointed to my exact struggles. I never did. Surely there are books that were intimate glimpses into these struggles, but no two people are the same, and as such, I just didn’t read my own experience. It made me feel so much more alone.
So I took many of my previous writings that are no longer available online, and I reworked them and I worked them into a book. I don’t speak authoritatively on anxiety or depression just as all of those other writers that I read do. But I do speak of my own particular brand of illness. My hope is that somewhere out there someone struggles in the way I did, and they will find their experience in my words.
That’s how bridges are built.
So anyway, right now it’s only on sale with the Catholic Moms Bundle. This is a good thing because you aren’t just taking a risk buying my book – there are 21 other resources in there by other writers and artists. Some are about Lent, but others are about self care. I’m including the list below.
The good news is these are great products. (I’m using quite a few myself.) But the bad news is that it’s only on sale until tomorrow – January 29th.
So head over here and check it out. You won’t be disappointed.
And if you do decide to purchase, please use the link below to support your friendly neighborhood blogger.
God bless!
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Other Resources in the Catholic Moms Bundle
- Seek simplicity as a family with “7 Days to Simplicity” by Heidi Indahl
- Bolster up your homeschool with “30 Days of Praying for My Homeschool Video Challenge + Journal” from Mom For All Seasons
- Find whole-person health with “A Beginners Guide to Wellness with Faustina” by Catholic Fit Moms for Life
- Study the Saints with “Canadian Saints Kids Activity Book” by Bonnie Way
- Print and gift detailed “Catholic Saints Valentine Exchange Bundle” from Catholic Paper Goods
- Handout adorable little cards with “Catholic Valentines Bundle” by The Kennedy Adventures
- Give littles penmanship practice with “Color and Trace Sheets and Valentines” from The Washington Homestead
- Help your girls appreciate their value in Christ with “Coloring Pages and Inspiring Prints” from Prayer Wine Chocolate
- Uncover the depth and beauty of Scripture with “Come and See: A Gospel of John Reading Guide” by Someday Saints
- Teach your first communicants with “Confession Lapbook + Ten Commandments Mini Book” from Sara J Creations
- Define your household’s unique calling with “Family Mission Statement Guide” from Annunciation Designs
- Create new Lenten traditions with “Feast Fast Feria Family Lent” from Barefoot Abbey
- Finish Lent strong with “Holy Week Prayer Journal and Paschal Candle” by To Jesus, Sincerely
- Entertain and educate with “Learning the 10 Commandments with Billy the Puppet” by Faith and Puppets
- Listen to the stirrings of the Holy Spirit with “Lent 2021 Quote Journal” by Lindsay Schlegel
- Celebrate the liturgical year with “Liturgical Living Weekly Meal Planner” from Catholic All Year
- Learn embroider for beginners with “Offer It Up Embroidery Pattern” from Happy Nest Home Goods
- Create a full set of peg dolls with “Printable Peg Doll Wraps- The Passion Set” from Catholic Icing
- Study the Passion for young children with “Stations of the Cross for Families with Young Children” from Elevator to Heaven
- Create a visual aid for taking to church or staying home with “Stations of the Cross Spinwheel” by Arma Dei
- Refresh your spirit with “Treading Towards Hope: Short Reflections on Anxiety, Depression, and Hope” by Amanda Knapp
- Rewire your mind with “Why Affirmations Matter” by Catholic Mom Vibes