I Am Silent, Hear me.: When Mental Health and Jesus Meet

by Clarisa Best

Overview

The idea behind this title and piece of literature is based off of my past (and continuing struggle) with depression. I was one to bottle feelings up and keep them inside. I put on a facade to make sure questions weren't asked. I covered up scars.... I was silent, but my soul was screaming for help. This book is a place where all my collective thoughts have come together over the past 2 years. I strive to reach people with simple words yet complex feelings. The Lord will lead, and I will follow.

- Clarisa Anne

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781663552839
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date:	08/18/2020
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	5.83(w) x 8.27(h) x 0.31(d)

About the Author

I'm Clara!
At a young age, imagination was my way of escape. Whether it be from the list of chores set out for me, or from a daunting math problem, I always ran to writing. My hobby started as a creative writing style that built on ideas from the things I saw around me. However, entering high school, I was forced to take literature to the next step. 65+ persuasive essays later, I found myself in love with the reality of ideas, not just the idea of reality. As I learned to deeply express my opinions, feelings, and views in a confident way, I began to try something new. What if I used this outlet as a cry for help? Not only for myself but for others around me... What if I found a simple way to express complex feelings? What if I could illuminate the truth that we do not stand alone in the face of adversity and trials...? I started writing. I wrote it all; my feelings, my doubts, my fears, my hurts. I wrote about my victories, my beliefs and everything in between. Vulnerability is a door to conversation, so I used it. It started with a secondary Instagram account and bled into multiple messages from people I'd never met before boldly telling me their story and thanking me for the vulnerability I displayed. An Idea formed and I started collecting pieces, writing new ones, and posting them to scale responses and reactions. In fear, yet boldness, I began to write this book with love. This is where my past becomes a stepping stone, not only for myself but for others around me without a voice.

I may be shy, I may be quiet... But the ache in my heart is loud. I am silent, hear me.