Battling Depression: Winning the War in our Minds

This is the story of a man who like many faced many trials and tribulations. It tells of a family life blessed with an abundance of love, but struggled day to day to make ends meet. It’s a story rich in lifelong friendships among men trying to find their way in this life. In the midst of his journey, author Russell Butler tells of his battle with depression and perpetual suicidal thoughts. He tells of his victory in the war for his mind, and explains step by step how he was able to overcome. After winning his own battle with depression, one of Russell’s dear friends fights a very similar battle, and loses it by taking his own life. Russell feels it is his mission in this life to help so many who fight this war for their mind. He feels that like he and his dear friend, there are so many that do not know how to talk about this dark subject, or are ashamed of themselves for feeling and thinking the way they do. This book was written for the purpose to bring depression and suicide to the surface, but also to give hope to the hopeless. It is written to also tell of the beauty Russell found in an everyday life that was once a blur to him. His mission is to help those in a dark place find the light and to be the light for others. In his words, “find your divine purpose in this life, and put one foot in front of the other until you’ve arrived at your destiny. Along the way, really stop and see all of God’s glory in the trees, the blue sky, the birds chirping, and in all the love that surrounds you.”