Forgiveness vs. Acceptance

06/02/21 • 61 min

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In today’s episode Sydel and licensed psychologist, Dr. Ebony Butler are joined by Lexie. Lexie’s journey with mental health struggles came to a head in the wake of losing her mother suddenly and a betrayal by her father shortly thereafter. They discuss the power of naming your feelings, the struggle between your faith and the religion you were raised in, and dealing with multiple forms of grief at the same time.

For information on mental health, learning how to help a loved one, developing coping skills and more, visit the Mental Health Coalition’s Resource Library at thementalhealthcoalition.org/resources.

In association with Scale Productions.

Produced by Dear Media.

In association with Scale Productions.

Produced by Dear Media.

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For information on mental health, learning how to help a loved one, developing coping skills and more, visit the Mental Health Coalition’s Resource Library at thementalhealthcoalition.org/resources.

In association with Scale Productions

Produced by Dear Media.