Mariette Snyman Calm, Clear & Helpful

Ep. 19 How I have coped with my husband’s self-death

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Social worker Annette de la Porte shares the heart-rending story of her husband’s chronic depression, lasting for 35 years and ending in self-death. She freely speaks about living with André’s depression and the possibility of self-death, finally losing him in May 2020. Annette shares the depth of her grief and explains how faith and Emotional Logic, a tool for befriending our emotions, have helped her cope and grow.
1 Jun 2021 English South Africa Self-Improvement · Relationships

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