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How to Support Someone With a Mental Illness

       First, I want to thank all those who read My Story:Living With a Mental Illness. I am blown away by all the positive feedback, support, encouragement and messages I received on Facebook and Instagram. That blog post received over 350 hits; that may not seem like a lot to some but for a topic that is rarely talked about it means a ton for those who are affected by mental illness to read as well as those who are not. So for the past week the Lord laid on my heart to share with my readers on how to support someone with a mental illness. I know that without Christ and my amazing support system I would not be here today. Jesus alone and my support system brings more meaning to my life. So today, I'm going to give you some tips on how you can support someone with a mental illness! 1. Show them unconditional love.  1 Corinthians 13:7   ESV " Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things." The scripture tells us that love b