My Head Bowed: A Chapbook on Depression, Anxiety, and Faith
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My Head Bowed: A Chapbook on Depression, Anxiety, and Faith is a collection of poetry that captures the raw emotions behind the intricate relationship between faith, depression, and anxiety.
Written with vulnerability and honesty, this chapbook is a reflection on the challenges that come with navigating mental health struggles while holding on to your faith. This book is not just for those who are struggling but for anyone who has ever faced the challenges of life and wondered where to turn for hope. It's a reminder that even in our darkest moments, there is always a glimmer of light and a promise of something better.
My Head Bowed offers a glimpse into the mind of someone who has experienced the depths of depression and anxiety and found solace and hope in their faith. Whether you are struggling with mental health issues yourself, or you simply seek to understand and support those who are, My Head Bowed offers a powerful message of empathy, compassion, and resilience.
Wendelyn Vega
Thank you for reading My Heart Open: A Chapbook on Connection, Pain, and Love! If you'd like to learn more about me or read my other work, visit my website at WendelynVega.com. Also, you can join my mailing list and get access to my freebie library at books.wendelynvega.com! ___ Wendelyn Vega is an author, poet, and international woman of timidity. She's also a language-enthusiast, fledgling artist, and constant daydreamer. When she's not writing, she enjoys reading, trying out new recipes, spending time with her husband, and playing with the three mini tigers she keeps in her house.
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My Head Bowed - Wendelyn Vega
Wendelyn Vega
My Head Bowed: A Chapbook on Depression, Anxiety, and Faith © 2018 Wendelyn Vega
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First Edition: January 2018
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