For our April episode we meet Shelley Thody. She has walked through more darkness than
most people ever face. She retells her story here with honesty and hard-earned peace. After
experiencing sexual molestation as a youth, she became very depressed. Many aspects of her
teen years affected her well-being and her moods became more extreme. She also experienced
intense highs. Eventually she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, a condition that would shape
much of her life. By her early twenties, overwhelmed and in a deep low, she attempted to end
her life but was miraculously resuscitated. While dealing with and learning about her mental
illness, she went back to school and became a teacher. With her young family she decided to
find a church and together they decided to give it a try. This is a story of rebuilding, finding a
renewed purpose, and focusing on the steady ground of faith to build a peaceful life upon.
Listen in to her undeniable miracles and the ever-present hope of having God in her life.
Shelley has published her story and insights into bipolar disorder in two books too! Find
“Melancholy, Mania and Miracles” and “Miracles Unfolding” on Amazon.