Caring for a loved-one through a mental health crisis
This week it’s the third episode of our four part MENtal HEALth series.
According to Co-op legal services, a study published in 2011 suggested that mental health issues had been found to increase the likelihood of divorce with a range of between 20% – 80%. That study is over a decade old and the range is very wide.
But we don't need a fresh survey to know that one person in a relationship undergoing a mental health crisis will put incredible pressure on the other and on the relationship itself. Today we are going to hear from Rachel & Paula who are married to two of our Ascend Men who have been going through some very difficult times recently.
According to Co-op legal services, a study published in 2011 suggested that mental health issues had been found to increase the likelihood of divorce with a range of between 20% – 80%. That study is over a decade old and the range is very wide.
But we don't need a fresh survey to know that one person in a relationship undergoing a mental health crisis will put incredible pressure on the other and on the relationship itself. Today we are going to hear from Rachel & Paula who are married to two of our Ascend Men who have been going through some very difficult times recently.
I can’t thank Rachel & Paula enough for their vulnerability and openness in sharing their experiences with us. Their men are blessed to be married to them.
On the radio we often hear the phrase "if you've been affected by anything on today's show" and I feel that's very appropriate here.
First of all you are NOT alone.
Ascend IS a community.
If you're struggling, don't do it alone.
As we hear in the discussion, you will be loved through the pain. You WILL come out of the other side.
Together we ARE stronger.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Find out more about our upcoming events - especially Ascend Camp which runs from Friday 30th June to Saturday 1st July 2023.
WHAT IS ASCEND MEN?
Imagine a community of men who are challenged, inspired and equipped to live passionate lives for Jesus. A place where men-care-for-men through a small number of honest personal relationships initiated and supported by regular male-oriented events. Relationships are built shoulder-to-shoulder doing stuff in preference to eye-balling each other!
Find out more about our upcoming events - especially Ascend Camp which runs from Friday 30th June to Saturday 1st July 2023.
WHAT IS ASCEND MEN?
Imagine a community of men who are challenged, inspired and equipped to live passionate lives for Jesus. A place where men-care-for-men through a small number of honest personal relationships initiated and supported by regular male-oriented events. Relationships are built shoulder-to-shoulder doing stuff in preference to eye-balling each other!
Ascend Men is that community.
Our podcasts reflect that desire to challenge, inspire and equip our men. Some are light-hearted easy-listens. Some deserve to be digested and pondered. If you love them, tell us - we could do with the encouragement. If you can see ways they could be improved, tell us - feedback is a gift.
Join our Facebook group or email us (ascend@thec3.uk) to hear more about our fantastic breakfasts in Cambridge, Bury and Colchester as well as our annual Summit in February and Camp in July.
