When I turned 18, I hit a major crossroads. I knew if I didn't get help, I wouldn't last much longer. I had been struggling with perfectionism that was crippling me to the point of constant anxiety. It led me down a dark path, one of self-injury ideation and addiction. For years, I struggled in silence. I told no one.

Reaching out for help wasn't easy, but it was crucial to my survival. Slowly, I began to see the light at

the end of the tunnel-and grew closer to God along the way. I allowed Him to take me on a healing journey that

spanned ten years. When all was said and done, I got better. I got healthy, and I want to help you do the same.

When I learned more about Him, I discovered His plan for me and all His children who fight these silent

battles each and every day. He never intended for our mental illnesses to hold us captive. Rather, he planned

for them to fortify our faith in ourselves--and in Him.

In this book, I expose eight lies your mind will tell you that keep you from winning your silent battles. I also

provide you with the truth as ammo to help you combat each of these lies. What I am offering you is not a quick

fix. It'll take work, but it'll be worth it. Just remember that you're never alone. You have the support of others

facing similar struggles and that of God as your loving shield. If you're ready to start winning your silent battle,

take my hand and we'll go through this journey together.