E37 - The Lotus Letter | Advocating for Mental Health with Genny & J.J. Hyde

J.J. and Genny have been married for almost six years, and have two little boys ages 2 and 3 1/2. Throughout their marriage, they have had to navigate around a mental illness; Genny has Bipolar type II disorder.

Through personal experiences, therapy, faith, and a lot of love and forgiveness, they have both become advocates for mental health. The gospel gives both of them an eternal perspective and they know that this trial is temporal.

JJ is currently working on creating a guidebook that will teach loved ones of those struggling with depression, how to help. Their marriage is very strong despite her disorder. They have learned to lean on one another in hard times and cling to the joyous times.

Their marriage is stronger because of Genny’s illness, as they have had to grow spiritually and emotionally while working together to have an unbreakable and eternal bond.