Everyone can relate to depression. It touches so many. Suicide is the leading cause of death among teenagers. Statistics show that women suffer from depression more than men, but that is probably because men don't report it as much.
Ashley JuddI was always told I was special. And I was also assured that I had a gift and a purpose.
Ashley JuddIt doesn't matter what you've done in the past - what matters are the choices you make right now. God gives you the chance to start over with every breath.
Ashley JuddWhen I allow myself to feel all my feelings instead of numbing myself to them, they pass more quickly. I spent my entire life telling everyone I was "OK, damn it." But when you surrender to the [uncomfortable] feelings, there are gifts on the other side: Allowing yourself to feel loneliness forces you to reach out. Letting yourself get angry gives you strength, energy and motivation.
Ashley Judd