The Refuge Ministry
The Refuge Ministry
Oct. 12th 2020
Oct. 12th 2020
Oct. 12th 2020
Monday 12th October 2020
Listen to Kara's inspiring journey of overcoming mental illness through faith and community support at The Refuge Ministry.
11 minutes
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Religion & Spirituality
Recovery from Trauma
Healing Relationships
Creative Recovery Journeys
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
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Get the buttons here!Kara's Triumph: Faith and Community in Mental Health Recovery
I came to the refuge and I've been off of medicine for Nine Months now and I can't tell you how good I feel. I was so amazing. Like, I'm learning how to relationship, which is something that I did not do well, um, I, I sucked at it.
Picture a life where each day feels like an insurmountable battle against your own mind. That's how Kara describes her early years, marked by trauma, depression, and multiple hospitalizations. In this eye-opening episode of 'Healing Connections', Kara opens up about her journey from darkness to light, thanks to the transformative power of faith and community support at The Refuge Ministry. Kara's story begins with a turbulent childhood, which spiraled into severe depression and postpartum depression as she grew older.
Diagnosed with bipolar depression, she was prescribed medication that left her feeling like a shell of herself. Multiple suicide attempts and a life consumed by anger and fear seemed to be her fate. But then, she found The Refuge Ministry. At The Refuge, Kara discovered more than just a support group; she found a family. She learned to wean off her medication and build healthy relationships with her loved ones.
Her newfound relationship with Jesus became the cornerstone of her recovery, transforming her from the inside out. Kara emphasizes that while medication can be beneficial for some, it isn't always the best path for everyone. Her story is a testament to the powerful role that faith and spirituality can play in healing. But faith alone wasn't enough. Kara highlights the importance of community in her recovery journey.
The supportive environment at The Refuge helped her gain confidence, self-esteem, and leadership skills. She learned to be a better mother and developed healthy relationships that fortified her resolve to stay on the path of recovery. Kara's journey offers hope and encouragement for anyone grappling with mental illness. It underscores that recovery is not a solo endeavor but a communal effort.
Tune in to hear Kara's inspiring story and discover how faith and community can be powerful allies in the fight against mental illness.