Why are we surprised that a celebrity should be abusing children? We all have a sinful nature, that wants what it is told it cannot have. When we are brought up with love and discipline in equal measure we learn to live reasonably decent lives, but if we become celebrities this work can become undone and then we will live selfishly, taking what we like, with no regard to anyone else and trusting in our celebrity to shield us from suspicion.
Society generally prefers to turn a blind eye when abuse has taken place. Today’s world does not believe in original sin which touches us all. We like to think we are decent people. However we are all capable of great wickedness and can only be rescued from this as we put our trust in Jesus.
There are two main types of depression, reactive, which is a reaction to your circumstances and endogenous, which is a part of your makeup and not entirely affected by your circumstances. I get the second type. When I am depressed I like to sleep a lot, this is probably not a good thing as depression can lift if you do not have extra sleep. It is all very well knowing that , but acting upon it is another thing. Exercise is also beneficial. Some sorts of depression can be lifted by taking these measures, but some people need medication. You need to get to know your doctor and develope a relationship with him/her where you feel you can trust their judgement. Do look for help as there are lots of possibilities out there. It is not good to spend long stretches of time on your own. Talking with other people will often help lift your spirits, especially if they are people who have gone through this experience themselves. Maybe you need to join a self help group. Avoid people who tell...
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