Mental Illness
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Finding Strength Part III: Faith Crisis, Sex Drought, Less Love, Suicidal Thoughts by Anonymous
He belongs to a very large family and is one of 7 siblings. Unfortunately, he hasn’t felt close to any of them since his mother died when he was 13 years old. She fought a vicious battle with Melanoma that progressed to a point where she was left comatose and dying in their home until it took her life. He watched his mother die slowly. He witnessed her declining every day until she took her last breaths. Shortly after his mother died, his father remarried, and the family moved two hours away. He had just lost his mother, a stranger was now living in his home and trying to control…
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Finding Strength Part I: Story about Eating Disorders and Substance Abuse in Marriage, Losing a Loved One
by Anonymous Before explaining her marriage story, this author shares her struggle with anorexia. Personal stories like these can help women suffering with an eating disorder understand they are not alone. Eating disorders can also affect long-term relationships. This author also shares her substance abuse and depression story, which occurred shortly after losing one of the most important people in her life. All of this information is necessary to understand her unique marriage (explained in Part 2). Every little girl grows up fantasizing about finding a handsome man who will sweep her off her feet. And that together they will build a beautiful life and live happily ever after. I’m…
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Feeling Lonely in Marriage: by Kenzie
Marrying young means you get to grow and change together — but of course, that comes with growing pains. Kenzie found that she was feeling lonely in her marriage after falling in love at 19. If you have ever asked the question: Why do I feel so lonely in my marriage?, then we encourage you to read Kenzie’s experience below. Our Story: Meeting & Marrying So Young I married my husband when I was 19 years old. Marrying so young has its own hardships, but I’ll save that for another story. We met at BYU-Idaho, where we were both undergrad students. We dated for a year before we were married.…
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Imperfect People Part 2: Empty Threats in a Relationship, Feeling Confused about Marriage, Husband Raised His Hand to Me
by Anonymous Have you or your spouse ever implemented empty threats in a relationship? A sense of lacking control can act one or both partners to act out. Like the author, you may be wondering: “What should I do? My husband raised his hand to me.” If you’re feeling confused about marriage for this reason or any other, this story might provide some insight. Part II: Raising a Hand Read Part 1 of Imperfect People here! Feeling Confused about Marriage Confusion has accompanied me throughout my marriage. It’s this deep confusion that I can’t dig myself out of. I’m never sure if it’s my husband or myself in the wrong,…
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Imperfect People Part 1: Unfair Fighting in Marriage, Depression in a Marriage, Fighting with Husband over Discipline
By Anonymous What does unfair fighting in marriage look like, and how can you mitigate it? Depression in a marriage can stem from unfair fighting and fighting with husband over discipline. This author shares her experience with the cycle of depression in marriage stemming from these tough arguments. Part I: Marrying an Imperfect Person Did you ever sit with your friends and dream about the future? Did you ever debate about where that “line” is between marriage and divorce? “Oh, I would definitely leave my husband if he…” There’s a problem with this game. You don’t know your spouse yet. You don’t know how you work together in a marriage.…
- Anxiety and Panic, Church of Jesus Christ of LDS, Deciding to Marry, Marrying Young, Mental Illness, Therapy, Trust Issues
Sink or Swim Part 1: Anxiety and a Relationship, How do I Know if I Should Get Married? by Anonymous
How do I know if I should get married? Is it a feeling, is it trust, is it a risk? Knowing whether or not you should get married is very personal, but we recommend taking time to get to know your partner. See them when they’re angry, upset, frustrated, and stressed. Ask them every single question — nothing is off-limits. This author understands that anxiety and a relationship can make progression very difficult. Don’t hesitate to consult with people you trust, including loved ones, leaders, and therapists. Here is one woman’s story. I grew up a very happy person. I loved my family, loved my friends, loved what I did.…
- Church of Jesus Christ of LDS, Dating, Deciding to Marry, Differing Values, Marrying Young, Mental Illness, Sexuality, Therapy
Humility in Marriage: Anxiety Affecting Marriage, Relationship OCD Success Stories by Morgan
Anxiety affecting marriage is becoming more common in today’s day and age. Morgan and many of our other writers have faced this problem head-on, and it manifests itself in different ways in marriage. Another mental health problem that can rear itself in marriage. Though less common, OCD can stress marriages to the point of divorce. If you need hope and you’re looking for relationship OCD success stories, Morgan has a fabulous one. Introduction: Marrying an Amazing yet Imperfect Person I have a great marriage and an amazing husband! He cooks me breakfast, carries me to bed, always asks what he can do for me, strives to improve whenever I ask,…
- Church of Jesus Christ of LDS, Marrying Young, Mental Illness, Pornography Addiction, Raising Children, Substance Abuse and Addiction, Trust Issues
Worth the Fight: Substance Abuse in Relationships, Fight the New Drug, Mine and My Husband’s Addiction by Amelia
Part I: The First Date Phase He was my best friend’s brother, six years older than me, and the mysterious cute guy who occasionally showed up to church. I wasn’t even a senior in high school, and he must have had lots of life experience by then. But I wanted to get to know him. Two years later, I walked down the aisle to the handsome man I was too scared to talk to a few years before. I was a young bride, only 19 years old, but I knew that was where I wanted to be. We have been through so much together and many hard trials have come…
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BPD Marriage Stories, Marriage Separation and Reconciliation, Suicide Attempts and Marriage by Erika
Are you looking for true BPD marriage stories? Erika shares her experience with BPD and how her marriage is surviving its unique challenges. What about marriage separation and reconciliation? If you have experienced separation in marriage, all hope is not lost. Erika and her spouse were able to work out their differences and shift their perspectives, and get back together again. Suicide attempts and marriage can also be a frightening challenge to endure. Erika’s beautiful story shows that a marriage between two good people can get through anything, from mental health problems to suicide attempts to separation. Read to learn how they fought through it all. I grew up in…