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This poem was inspired by my struggle with depression when I was in high school and how I overcame.
“Ten years Later” by Katchee Naelle
It was a Saturday night
Ten years ago, when I struggled to be free
As I laid there on my bed I battled thoughts of suicide,
Depression was taking its toll on me.
Darkness had me convinced
That my family was the worst that could be,
That my home was a prison.
And that I needed to be free, and the only way to be free was to die.
Death was the solution.
I wrestled those thoughts…
Ten years ago,
I was sneaking out of my house going to a party,
Dancing on girls, I thought it made me look hot, but it didn’t.
It only confused me.
Ten years ago,
I was convinced that I was ugly, hideous, and that no man would ever love me,
since no man would ever love me, I should switch over.
Deep down I knew it was wrong, and my friends told me that I would go to hell.
My friends knew all about the bible.
But I had no idea what the bible said, let alone held one.
I was not raised in the church, I did not know the truth, I only thirsted for it.
Ten years ago, I wanted to be free, not from this world, but from myself.
All my life I searched for something, and I had no idea what it was that I was searching for.
And there was someone that was searching for me as well…
Jesus Christ, he came to save me.
All that time I thought dying was the only solution on how to end my depression,
But Jesus was the answer.
He provides a joy that is unspeakable,
A joy that is never ending.
It’s not a joy that is artificial, but it comes from deep within.
And when I finally let him in, he made my life fuller.
He restored me and now
Eight years later, I am still in love with him.
Encouraging Scriptures:
Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
Deuteronomy 31:8-The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
Be Blessed, Be BOLD, and don’t forget that you are fearfully and Wonderfully made!
BE BOLD FOR CHRIST 