Is Christmas your happiest time of year? This season is all about joy, giving, family, friends, and remembering Jesus’ birth. Except it isn’t. Not always. I have a friend who suffers from depression, even to the point where it drives them to suicidal thoughts. Already this month, as I’ve talked with them, they’ve shared how …
My heart beat faster. Little beads of sweat dampened my hands. What would I say? What would people think of me? What if they didn’t actually like me? These thoughts plagued me at every social event. Even during casual conversations, anxiety surfaced. I just wanted to be loved and accepted. I wanted validation. Does Self-Love …