This morning, I had to travel to and from the prison’s Infirmary to escort a slightly impaired man who needed his medicine...
Then in the afternoon I went with the guys from the Intermediate Care Program to the recreation yard. It was a very productive time because I was able to spend almost two hours with Paul. During our conversation, he confessed to me that he was struggling with depression.
And later on, after I left Paul, I went to talk to Bill. He was sitting listlessly on a bench. His sad countenance was a giveaway that he too was suffering from the same malady.
In my opinion, depression is like a carnivorous demon that eats away at the soul of a person. It can crush and oppress a man’s spirit.
Depression, on occasion, also surfaces in my life. But at the same time, I know that God loves and cares for me.
Paul and Bill, however, do suffer from several recognizable "mental health" issues. I told them, though, that they should never feel ashamed when the dark clouds of despondency come. Through Jesus Christ, I assured them both, we can have the victory. His light, I explained, could replace the darkness and send Satan to flight.
D.B.
And later on, after I left Paul, I went to talk to Bill. He was sitting listlessly on a bench. His sad countenance was a giveaway that he too was suffering from the same malady.
In my opinion, depression is like a carnivorous demon that eats away at the soul of a person. It can crush and oppress a man’s spirit.
Depression, on occasion, also surfaces in my life. But at the same time, I know that God loves and cares for me.
Paul and Bill, however, do suffer from several recognizable "mental health" issues. I told them, though, that they should never feel ashamed when the dark clouds of despondency come. Through Jesus Christ, I assured them both, we can have the victory. His light, I explained, could replace the darkness and send Satan to flight.
D.B.
