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Solace

Solace

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This story is my story. My therapist recommended that I write a story for inspiration for people who also suffer with depression since I have turned my depression into a good thing rather a horrendous monster. My name is Ben Cable and my email is bencable28@gmail.com If you or someone you know is suffering from depression, or suicidal thoughts please do not hesitate to contact me as I am usually awake till the sunrises! This book or short story or whatever you want to call it is not by any means meant to win any awards or prizes but as a way to help people. Also if you want to use any parts of my story or to repost it please contact me before you do; I most likely will not charge much if anything, I would just like to know if my story is being shared and read by people like myself. Wallpaper is from https://wallpapershome.com/space/earth-planet-space-10121.html I do not own the image and do not wish to profit off of it.
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A healer. A survivor. A victim of profound injustice. How does someone who has dedicated their life to helping others find the strength to heal themselves after losing everything? In December 2019, I woke up in a psychiatric hospital following a suicide attempt. A simple conversation with another patient sparked a shift within me-a glimmer of clarity that would change the course of my life. But how did I end up there? What devastation could drive a loving spouse, a therapist, and a lifelong survivor to the edge of despair? This book unravels the journey that led me to that breaking point and how I found the strength to keep living. My story is one of triumph and tragedy-of overcoming paralyzing shyness and social anxiety to become a psychotherapist, only to have my life shattered by unimaginable injustice. Between 2000 and 2006, I lost everything I had built: my home, my career, my community, and the love that once gave my life meaning. The destruction was sudden, like a meteor crashing down, and the aftermath left me in ruins. Worse still, the world condemned me as a villain when I was only ever a victim. But this is not just a story of loss. It is a story of survival, of how I faced the darkness and chose to keep living. It is a testament to how love, hope, and the power of connection can guide us through even the longest night. Through this memoir, I share not only my pain but also my triumphs-the moments of joy, love, and meaning that kept me fighting for life. I write this book for anyone who has ever felt unseen, unheard, or unjustly condemned. I write it to show that healing is possible, that our stories matter, and that no matter how broken we feel, there is always a path forward. This is my story. But it is also a story of hope-for you, for me, and for anyone who has ever longed for justice, healing, and love.

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