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List of contents
Chapter One: Fighting the Dark
Chapter Two: The Darkness Knocks at the Door
Chapter Three: Finding Your Way in the Dark
Chapter Four: Relationships and Changing the Dance Steps
Chapter Five: Daily Life in the Dark
Chapter Six: Parenting Blindfolded
Chapter Seven: Self-Care to Fight the Darkness
Chapter Eight: My Higher Power Is Hiding in the Dark
Chapter Nine: Overtaxed and Overtired and You Can't Find the Light Switch
Chapter Ten: Keeping Special Days in the Light
Chapter Eleven: Dealing with the Dark Side
Chapter Twelve: Recovering and Recognizing the Light
Appendix: Making the Tools Your Own
About the author
Bernadette Stankard: Bernadette Stankard and her husband, Ed, have been married for forty years, half of which was spent dealing with Ed's depression. Through his perseverance and their commitment as a couple, they have grown into good health together, realizing the gift of life they share, which could have been lost.
Bernadette is the author of several books and gives presentations to schools, churches, and businesses on creativity, multiple intelligences, and living with depression.
Amy Viets: Amy Viets knows firsthand what it means to live with depression: she and her husband, Bruce, struggled through twelve years of marital, emotional, and financial strain as they searched for an effective combination of therapy and medication. Now, with Bruce's return to health and the rebuilding of their relationship, she is helping others survive the darkness of depression in their spouses.
A former elementary school teacher, Amy is now the Director of Children's Ministry for a large Lutheran congregation in Overland Park, Kansas. Her articles and essays have appeared in a number of religious and parenting publications.
