Living with Double Dds: Surviving Depression and Divorce

So it is my own personal journal entries that I am sharing with you. My personal experiences with obstacles (depression and divorce) that I have choosen to share with you in this book. Looking back over these obstacles and periods of despair in my life, I began to realize how blessed I really am. They say hindsight is 20/20 and of course it is. There are many stories in my life that I would love to share with you of how a way was made when seemly no way was possible. Or stories of how just when I was about to give up instead all I did was say a small three-word prayer (＂God help me＂) and miraculously whether profound or in a very subtly way I felt relief, a breath of fresh air, a sense that everything was going to be alright. There are so many times in my life where I felt lost and alone and it was the voice of a virtual stranger or someone I’d just met who would speak profound words of encouragement to me - as though they had some idea of my situation but how could they because we barely knew each other.

These are examples of my ＂God-winks＂ or my angels watching over me and I’m so grateful for these feelings of safety and security. It reminds me of the biblical scriptures: ＂ I will never leave nor forsake you＂ and ＂The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures. He leadeth me beside the still waters.＂

There’s a peace, serenity, and security that I found I could access even during rough ＂waters＂ and some of the most tumultuous times in my life. Yes, I could truly feel that peace in the midst of the storm or find ＂still waters＂ in the midst of the violent currents which threaten to pull me under. You see I’ve always believed in a greater LOVE, that there is something (I call it God, Source, our Creator) that sustains us when we are unable to sustain ourselves. When we fall, crumble, or simply can’t see straight due to all the pressure of life. It’s in these moments where I know my strength comes from pure LOVE, from our true Source. It was in my moments of devastation and despair that I reached out, and even cried out to this Source for help, comfort, and reassurance. I hope my short stories I share here with you help you to CONNECT with our true Source just like I have and still do.

My hope is that this little book will encourage you connect and stay connected not only in those times of despair but also in happy times when you just want a little more reassurance that Source is always with you.

Peace & Blessings my Friends,
Cenell

About the AuthorCenell Boch, M.S., ATFounder/President C&C Wellness, Inc.Owner Wellness with Cenell, LLC Cenell is a Licensed Certified Athletic Trainer, a Health Professional, and Health Educator. Currently, she is Founder & President of C&C Wellness, Inc. and non-profit organization which promotes health and wellness by offering wellness programs in the community. In addition, she works in a clinical physical therapy private practice working as a Muscle Activation Specialist doing muscle work and providing therapeutic exercises. She enjoyed a twelve-year teaching career as an Assistant Professor in the fields of health, exercise science and athletic training in the Department of Human Performance and Sports Business at the University of Mount Union in Alliance, Ohio. She earned a Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology from the University of Akron and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Medicine from the University of Mount Union. Cenell completed doctoral coursework in both Exercise Science and Public Health and then decided to redirect her career and is now completing her Ph.D. in Health Sciences at Rocky Mountain University in Provo, UT.Recently Cenell started her second business Wellness with Cenell, LLC (2019) where she focuses on providing Health and Wellness Coaching for her clients and is certified to provide a specialized body work called Muscle Activation. These muscle treatments help improve body function and ease pain. Wellness with Cenell provides both physical and emotional support for clients with an emphasis on improving the mind, body, and spirit. Cenell is also the Founder and President of C&C Wellness, Inc. (2008), a non-profit organization which focuses on providing health and wellness resources to the community. Cenell co-produced Losing Baby Fat a wellness video for women (Copyright 2004) and co-hosted a local television show in Stark County Ohio titled Fit & Well. In addition to being featured in Pregnancy Magazine (2004), Cenell has also enjoyed being a guest on the Oprah Winfrey Show (2007) and was inducted into the Stark County YWCA Women’s Hall of Fame for her commitment to community health and fitness promotion. Cenell counts it a blessing to be the wife of her loving husband Wayne Boch, mother of two teenage sons Daniel and Fendrich ＂Richy＂ Clark Jr; and stepmom to three charismatic adult children (Lindsey, William, and Samantha). Cenell is a native of Canton, Ohio and enjoyed participating in the 2005 Mrs. Ohio America Pageant in Columbus, Ohio and was awarded the title Mrs. Fitness Ohio America 2005. As a licensed certified athletic trainer, personal trainer, and group fitness instructor. She practices what she preaches and truly believes wellness involves the mind, body, and spirit.Cenell has spoken at several seminars for individuals of all ages from young athletes (male and female athletes) to special populations (i.e. diabetics, those with heart disease, high blood pressure etc). Cenell brings over 20 years of professional, clinical, and teaching experience as a Licensed Certified Athletic Trainer and Health Professional to her audiences. Cenell has also taken her health and wellness promotion international by speaking and doing health and wellness research in Japan with young women in college.Get in touchemail: cenell@ccwellnessinc.comWebsite: www.ccwellnessinc.com