In today’s podcast, author Robin Walsh tells of her incredible story of surviving suicide. In her book, “My Morning Song Psalm 23, My Journey Back From Suicide” she explains how trauma can have long-term effects, but no matter how deep the hurt, God is always with you and will never abandon you.

After the death of her father, her mother became depressed and turned to alcohol. All five children were dispersed between relatives and foster care. Having both parents suddenly gone from her life, Robin felt a heavy sense of abandonment that stuck with her, though she couldn’t come to terms with it until she found herself as an adult filing for divorce. Looking over the paperwork, the term “abandon” came up when deciding custody over the children, and the wave of childhood trauma resurfaced.

After overdosing on prescription medication, Robin went into a coma. Three days later she woke up to a pastor reading Psalm 23, a psalm that she was drawn to even as a child, and one that was her mother’s favorite.

From this experience, Robin has given her life to Christ and has a heart for all those struggling with trauma and mental illness. She says “You can lose everything, but God will never abandon you.”

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