"In this refreshingly candid book, author, life coach, and conference speaker Clarence Shuler shares his own story of depression and how, by God's grace, he's learning to effectively manage it. Shuler's story will help you receive grace in your own struggles. Joining Clarence is Monique Gadson (affectionately known as "Dr. Mo"), a licensed counselor who helped Clarence escape a very dark place in his life. Learn from Dr. Mo as she offers counseling insights and expertise woven throughout Clarence's story, bringing clarity and wisdom to anyone desperate for hope. In the "Your Journey" section at the end of each chapter, you will be guided to reflect on your own walk in darkness and find ways back to joy. Finding Hope in a Dark Place--part memoir, part mentorship, part workbook--will help you recognize your own story in Clarence's and remind you that hope is possible and worth pursuing. Even in the darkness, God is with you in that sacred space"-- This book is an effort to help those who are struggling. ―Gary Chapman, from the Foreword You have to read this book! ―Jackie Bledsoe, speaker and bestselling author of The Seven Rings of Marriage This is Dr. Shuler's most important book. … This is not sermonic; it comes from the heart of a ‘wounded healer.’ I happily endorse this book. ―William Pannell, professor emeritus, Fuller Theological Seminary Clarence and Dr. Monique have gifted us a beautiful example of how the simple yet often overlooked art of authentic connection brings powerful healing into dark places. ―Dr. Alison Cook, author of The Best of You and Boundaries for Your Soul "When you're in a dark place, it is also a sacred place because God is there with you." In this refreshingly candid book, author, life coach, and conference speaker Clarence Shuler shares his own story of depression and how, by God's grace, he's learning to effectively manage it. Shuler's story will help you receive grace in your own struggles. Joining Clarence is Monique Gadson (affectionately known as "Dr. Mo"), a licensed counselor who helped Clarence escape a very dark place in his life. Learn from Dr. Mo as she offers counseling insights and expertise woven throughout Clarence's story, bringing clarity and wisdom to anyone desperate for hope. In the "Your Journey" section at the end of each chapter, you will be guided to reflect on your own walk in darkness and find ways back to joy. Finding Hope in a Dark Place --part memoir, part mentorship, part workbook--will help you recognize your own story in Clarence's and remind you that hope is possible and worth pursuing. Even in the darkness, God is with you in that sacred space. Clarence Shuler (PhD, Denver Institute of Urban Studies) is President/CEO of BLR: Building Lasting Relationships. He is a counselor, diversity consultant, speaker, and author of ten books. He and Gary Chapman speak together at The Five Love Languages, Date Night , and Life-Changing Cross-Cultural Friendship events. Clarence and his wife Brenda conduct marriage seminars internationally. They reside in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and have three adult daughters. Monique S. Gadson (PhD, Ambridge University) is an Assistant Professor at Seattle School of Theology and Psychology. She is a licensed professional counselor, consulting therapist, podcast host, and President of Transforming Visions, LLC, which provides counseling services.