Have you ever wondered whether God is interested in the more personal aspects of life? Nothing could be more intimate and personal than a woman's experience of the menopause. In this episode Sonya talks to Ann Gallagher about her menopause and the profound effect it had on her physical and mental health. She eloquently describes how God met her in one of the most unexpected places of the heart. Please be aware that this episode talks about severe mental distress and suicidal ideation.

If you are experiencing these and other issues that are discussed in this episode then access your local health care provider, GP or any of the appropriate resources listed below:

https://www.papyrus-uk.org/

https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/help-for-suicidal-thoughts/

https://www.samaritans.org/

https://www.managemymenopause.co.uk/

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/menopause/treatment/

https://www.newsonhealth.co.uk/

https://www.channel4.com/programmes/davina-mccall-sex-myths-and-the-menopause

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In this episode Sonya interviews Jackie and Rachel who set up an education project for disadvantaged children who struggle with reading.

For further information and advice on setting up a similar service please contact mail@lifesheringham.co.uk

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November 1st 2023 is the second anniversary of the death of Dylan Scott Gillette, aged 34, from COVID. In this episode, released to honour his memory, his widow Julia talks to Sonya about being widowed at 34, after 4 months of marriage. She shares honestly and eloquently about the experience of her husband's illness and death. Julia explores the pain and trauma of being widowed too soon and how God weeps for us and with us in deep grief.

If you're interested in or affected by issues discussed on this podcast, please consult the following resources:

-Books-

A Grace Disguised by Jerry Sittser

Lament for a Son by Nicholas Wolterstorff

Don’t Sing Songs to a Heavy Heart by Kenneth C. Haugk 

Sacred Tears by Lindsey Wheeler 

Ruthless Trust, The Ragamuffin’s Path to God by Brennan Manning

Beyond the Darkness by Clarissa Moll

Luminous Dark by Alain Emerson

It's okay not to be okay by Megan Devine

Seasons of Sorrow by Tim Challies

-Podcasts-

The Nothing is Wasted Podcast

Widowed 2 Soon

-Organisations (USA)-

https://www.neveralonewidows.com/

https://perspectiveministries.org/

-Organisations (UK)-

https://www.widowedandyoung.org.uk/

https://www.careforthefamily.org.uk/support-for-you/family-life/bereavement-support/widowed-young-support/

https://www.thebereavementjourney.org/

https://www.cruse.org.uk/

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