I only saw failure in my life. I was single, childless, middle aged, and with a college degree but couldn’t obtain a permanent, full-time position. Because of this, I fell into depression. This depression led to sleepless nights and caused me to be withdrawn. I didn’t want to fix myself, I neglected my family and my friends and I didn’t even have the desire to take a shower.

Then my life took a turn for the worse and my only desire became to smoke cigarettes, weed, eat junk food, and just stay in my room watching TV. My friends tried to help me, but I did not accept help. My addiction became my safe haven. Whatever money I received went toward my addiction.

My worst point was when my cousin told me that he never knew I could become like this. He had always seen me as someone strong and he seemed so disappointed in me. He told me that he was going to pray for me.

I watched the TV program of the church and saw that there were people on the show sharing their amazing testimonies, so I said to myself and I said to God: “God why can’t that be me? I want to be just like them!”

I didn’t wait. I visited the church with a family member and my experience was wonderful! The very first day I arrived the heaviness was lifted from me, that was the day I knew God was real. He delivered me from depression; He delivered me from addiction. Now I am one of those people that I saw testifying on TV about the goodness of God.

I am so appreciative. I defeated depression and I encourage you to come out to this event if you are facing depression!

Sunday October 11th at 10am