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What happens when your missionary service becomes the catalyst for a profound mental health crisis? In this powerful conversation, Aubrey opens up about her journey serving in Guadalajara, Mexico, and the painful decision to return home after 14 months in the field.

With remarkable candor, Aubrey shares how undiagnosed anxiety and depression shaped her experience both before and during her mission. Though naturally gifted with Spanish and deeply devoted to sharing the gospel, she found herself increasingly trapped in destructive thought patterns following an emotionally abusive companionship that left her questioning her spiritual worthiness.

If you've ever felt spiritually inadequate during mental health struggles or questioned God's presence in your darkest moments, this episode provides a redemptive perspective that will illuminate your own path forward.

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How do you find hope when your mind feels like your enemy? Michelle's powerful journey from destructive behaviors and suicidal thoughts to healing through faith is truly remarkable.

Michelle's story explores how proper diagnosis (Borderline Personality Disorder-BPD and PostTraumatic Stress Disorder-PTSD), medication, therapy, and spiritual practices worked together in her recovery. She shares profound insights about the interconnection between physical and spiritual health, the power of priesthood blessings, and how making time with God her highest priority transformed her life.

Whether you're struggling with mental health challenges or supporting someone who is, this episode offers practical wisdom and spiritual encouragement. Michelle's testimony reminds us that with divine help, healing is possible even from the darkest places.

Faith a bond of Trust and Loyalty -Elder Sandino Roman

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*What happens when a child faces a lifelong disease? When Kristy Ashby's nine-year-old son Austin was diagnosed with Crohn's disease, their family's world turned upside down. What began with persistent hip pain and unexplained fevers led to a diagnosis that would forever change their lives, launching them into a world of hospital stays, expensive treatments, and difficult side effects.

Austin's journey through Crohn's disease reveals extraordinary resilience and faith. At just nine years old, when well-meaning friends suggested stronger prayer might cure his condition, Austin demonstrated wisdom beyond his years: "I already know it's not going to go away, but Heavenly Father is going to make it not so hard." This profound insight from a child's perspective reminds us that sometimes faith isn't about miraculous cures but finding strength to endure challenges with grace.

Connect with Kristy on Instagram @trail.tinker.bell to learn more about supporting families dealing with Crohn's disease.

*This episode is a repost from October 2020. Austin is now 21.

Have your own story of overcoming challenges through faith? Contact Wendy at wendybertagnolli@gmail.com to share your journey of finding hope through life's difficult trials. Subject line PTH Podcast.