It is time to reflect on a particular type of suffering. In the many years that we have had the privilege of offering counsel and support to adults, the most common root of painful conditions, such as anxiety, agoraphobia, eating disorders, complex post-traumatic stress disorders and many others were childhood trauma…

This article is an excerpt from Graeme and Julia Cann’s new book, Walking in the Light at Midnight’. It is due for release in April 2024.

During our 60 years in pastoral and counseling ministries, we have heard some of the most horrendous stories of human suffering. We have walked with many for whom life has become so dark, they longed for the day death released them. We have sat in silence, as people in their deep grief have asked the question, why? Our own life journey has taught us there is no answer to that question that will take away their pain. We have wept with those who have expressed their disappointment that God has not answered their prayer for His intervention.