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Tohru Inoue's avatar

He is near…

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Drew Brown's avatar

Amen :)

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Rachael Newham's avatar

This is beautiful. As someone who lives with suicidal ideation these words are a balm.

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Drew Brown's avatar

Thank you so much for being here Rachael :)

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Brandy Lovelace's avatar

My friend @mary nikkel has some really great writing on this topic. You should check her out!

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Sorry I don’t know how to tag her!

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Drew Brown's avatar

Ooh this is lovely! I'll need to look her up!

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Hayley Hanford's avatar

Several of my siblings have attempted suicide. I’m so grateful their attempts were unsuccessful.

Beautiful post, Drew and praying with you tonight. ❤️

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Drew Brown's avatar

Hayley, I can't imagine what you have walked through, but I am so grateful to know you and glad your siblings have you to lean on :)

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Megan J. Conner's avatar

Thanks for authentically sharing Drew - He is near!

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Drew Brown's avatar

Megan, thank you for reading and being here! God is near, indeed :)

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kati lynn's avatar

Thank you for sharing this. Someone I love very much survived three attempts before we met, and I’m thankful every day that they’re still here. That image of being held by God as you sleep is so beautiful ❤️‍🩹

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Drew Brown's avatar

Oh Kati, praise God they are still here and in your life. Thank you for sharing, and thank you for being here!

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Hannah Larson's avatar

Wow. I am crying. Thanks for sharing and writing and being vulnerable 🥲😭❤️

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Creagh Goings's avatar

As a newbie to Substack who is starting from square one and in the process of finding other writers to admire….i have landed here.

I too imagined Jesus holding me as I fell asleep growing up & to this day there are nights where I find myself wrapped in His imagination again.

You have a gift. I see it.

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Drew Brown's avatar

So grateful for you and your prayers!

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