Who am I?

My name is Karen Staats. I have been clinically depressed from a very young age. Although I wasn't diagnosed until my early twenties, I knew I was struggling when I was around ten years old. I had ulcers from my extreme anxiety.

I've been through hospitalization (I tried to kill myself twice). I received Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I've rehashed my life with several therapists and more than one psychiatrist. It's been a very long road. I am currently sixty-eight years old and I've come a good way down that road. Now I have more good days than bad.

I'm looking to build a community for women of faith who suffer from depression. I hope together we can support each other and find our way back to ourselves. I hope you'll join me!