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"Our Journey from Darkness to Light contains a rich assortment of tools and resources that I have used to walk through bouts of depression and anxiety. It also contains the stories of fifteen women - and their authentic and vulnerable stories of their own journey. ""You've just got to listen to what Patricia has to say, she's so experienced at depression!"" my friend Joann declared to her Women's group. I never graduated from college. The truth is, I only attended one year and during that time I focused almost entirely on the social scene. However, if degrees were awarded for full life experiences, I guess I may have earned some kind of ""experience"" degree in depression. I've lived through three major depressions and countless minor ones. I guess I must have been a slow learner because it wasn't till the third depression, when once again, I was down for the count, that I included medication. Although I still have my ups and downs and I have to work daily to maintain a balance, I do take my medicine and use tools contained in this book and continue to learn and apply others. They help me stay in recovery from depression. My first dysfunctional depression was in 1981, the second in 1987 and the third in 1998. In between bouts of depression, public speaking, writing and teaching became a way of solidifying my lessons and giving value to the nightmare I lived through. It also allows me a chance to continue progressing. I am a people pleaser and an approval addict. Yet, I find healing in helping others, as well as myself, so our tunnel of darkness doesn't have to be so long."

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"Patricia's experience through deep depression brings hope to the hopeless and points the way to the light of recovery. Her life has now become a testimony to the truth: ""Whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he."" (Proverbs 16:20) Her faith to endure through this journey and her willingness to openly share her story is an inspiration to all. - DeAnn Larsen I was touched by your story. I couldn't stop reading! This book is so needed. - Peg Wakefield I finished your book and then wanted to read it again. I learned some great things that I didn't realize about depression. - Leslie Christiansen I started reading Our Journey from Darkness to Light and couldn't put it down. I would keep reading-just one more page. What a wonderfully written book. What a powerful story. - Sue Merchant Your book is absolutely wonderful. It gives great ideas on how to stay focused and how to get out of depression. - Laurie After reading your book, I feel grateful for God's never-failing love and presence. No wonder you have such a humble confidence in the Lord. Our Journey from Darkness to Light is honest and well organized. After being so engrossed with your story, it was good to go back to the table of contents and see that you followed the pattern of denial, acceptance, and rebuilding in the whole setup for the book. I like that. It will be helpful to the readers to go back and see what helped you in those various stages. It's great to have specific helps at the end that make sense after reading the book. You had demonstrated their effectiveness in your own life's story. Thank you for your courage and willingness to relive hard times. - Lisa Royall Our Journey from Darkness to Light, by Patricia Potts, is a must read for anyone wading through their own painful journey from the shadows of the past, filled with shame, regret and hopelessness to a future brimming with hope and bright possibilities. The courageous stories in this book spotlight the tools and resources utilized by several women and will be invaluable to anyone going through their own version of a mental, emotional or physical Gethsemane. As a missionary in a 12-step addiction recovery program, I strongly endorse Our Journey from Darkness to Light. - Susan Robb  As both a therapist, and as an individual who has suffered depression, I find this book insightful, and the methods used extremely helpful. The openness, honesty, and compassion expressed go right to the heart of what it can feel like to be in the darkness of depression. The author shares honestly and openly as she shares her journey from ""darkness to light."" What I find most valuable is that this is a 'handbook' that provides numerous step-by-step practical tools that give insight into, and relief from depression. - Jackie"

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"Patricia is a writer, speaker and singer who loves to share. Patricia's mother said of her depression, ""From the time Patricia was very young she was either all the way up or all the way down."" Years later, after her recovery, a friend made the comment ""We just have to invite Patricia to come to speak for us. She as so much to teach because she is SO experienced in depression!"" During the dark days of depression in her twenties, to recovery from brain tumor surgery, facial melanoma surgery, severe arthritis and most recently the loss of their son, Patricia has searched for, developed and found tools to help her through it all. With the help of God, she has learned and personalized tools such as ""DARE"" (which is explained in this book) to help herself and others navigate the dark waters of depression to the peaceful waters of hope. Patricia has drawn upon her rich experience, and she has also invited ten other women in this book to share their compelling journeys and how they found strength to overcome the challenges they faced. When Patricia isn't writing, speaking or playing her guitar, she is often with her husband and their five children and 27 grandchildren."

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