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Same-Sex Attraction, Bipolar Disorder, Suicidality, and the Goodness of God: Brenna Blain

Theology in the Raw

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Navigating Faith and Mental Health

This chapter explores the speaker's journey of stepping back from social media due to overwhelming reactions to their content and reflects on their evolving relationship with faith and mental health. They recount formative experiences marked by trauma, disillusionment, and their battle with bipolar disorder, highlighting the stigma in religious contexts. The chapter emphasizes the need for open discussions about mental health within faith communities, advocating for a compassionate understanding of these challenges.

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