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Friends, I am so excited to share this news with you: Life, In Spite of Me has the chance to become a feature film! It’s the true story I wrote with Kristen Jane Anderson about her life, and boy, is this story amazing.
Kristen’s story and the message of hope it conveys have the chance to reach thousands of people, but only with your help. My friends at Storehouse Media are producing the film, and in order to begin the process, they need to raise $99,990 by November 15. That’s why they’ve started this Kickstarter! If you decide to fund this project, you’ll also get a few AMAZING perks!
Visit this page to get all the details about the Kickstarter! I’d be honored and blessed by your help!

Here’s a bit about the book:

After her fatal choice . . . extraordinary hope.
Kristen Anderson thought she had the picture perfect life until strokes of gray dimmed her outlook on life. Once a happy child, Kristen’s world darkened after three friends and her grandmother died within two years. Still reeling from these losses, she was raped by a friend she thought she could trust. She soon spiraled into a depression that didn’t seem to have a bottom.
One January night, the seventeen-year-old made a decision: She no longer wanted to deal with the emotional pain that smothered her. She lay down on a set of cold railroad tracks and waited—for a freight train to send her to heaven . . . and peace.
Amazingly, Kristen survived her suicide attempt… but the 33 freight cars that ran over her severed her legs. Now she not only had to deal with depression; she also had to face the physical pain and life without legs.
But Kristen’s story didn’t end there. After her darkest days Kristen discovered a real purpose for living. Now, in her compelling book Life, In Spite of Me, Kristen shares her journey from despair to hope.
Includes letters from Kristen that share messages she wishes someone would have told her—when she was depressed and struggling with loss, shame from sexual abuse, and suicidal thoughts.

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Kristen Anderson thought she had the picture-perfect life until strokes of gray dimmed her outlook on life. Once a happy child, Kristen’s world darkened after three friends and her grandmother died within two years. Still reeling from these losses, she was raped by a friend she thought she could trust. She soon spiraled into a depression that didn’t seem to have an end. Then, on a cold January night at the age of 17, Kristen attempted suicide by laying down on a set of railroad tracks near her parents’ home. She was run over by 33 freight train cars at 50 mph, and both of her legs were severed, but miraculously, she survived!

Kristen and I wrote her book Life, In Spite of Me a few years ago, and God has done some wonderful things in her life! She’s gotten married and has a sweet baby boy. God continues to redeem her life. <click to tweet>

I recently had the opportunity to chat with Kristen again and she shared her story. Although it is difficult to hear, I believe it’s important to gain an understanding of the struggles one might go through when experiencing depression and/or suicidal thoughts.

listen here: https://triciagoyer.com/walkitout-podcast-023-kristen-anderson/

Here are some suicide warning signs:

appearing depressed or sad most of the time
having no hope for the future
Feeling hopeless, helpless, worthless, or trapped in a situation, and having excessive guilt or shame
talking or writing about death or suicide
withdrawing from family or friends
acting recklessly or impulsively
a change in personality, sleeping, or eating habits
decreased interest in most activities
dramatic mood changes
giving away prized possessions

You can connect with Kristen and her ministry, Reaching You, on Facebook!

Do you know someone who is struggling with depression or suicidal thoughts? You can call and get help or direct them to the National Suicide Hotline.

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States. The Lifeline is comprised of a national network of over 150 local crisis centers, combining custom local care and resources with national standards and best practices.

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