Tolerated Not Wanted: Finding God in the Aftermath of Childhood Trauma is a true story about a little girl who was teased, bullied, and ostracized because of a rare, genetic skin disease. In her book, Kathy Smith Carter describes how her skin disease affected her socially, emotionally, and spiritually. She takes readers on a journey through her coping strategies, her struggles, and her pain. Readers are invited to follow along as her struggles with her skin disease brings her to a place of depression and anxiety as an adult.

After sharing her feelings of helplessness and hopelessness, Kathy Smith Carter challenges readers who also struggle with depression and anxiety to make the decision to help themselves. Then she walks them through the steps she took toward getting herself back on track. While acknowledging that turning to God and seeking God's truth presented in the Bible is a key factor in healing, she makes it clear that those who struggle with depression and anxiety must be willing to help themselves. She encourages readers to pursue all avenues toward healing, including medication, counseling, church attendance, small group Bible study, and others.

This book is a story of HOPE! It is a story of pain that Jesus heals and a battle cry that encourages readers to take control of their lives and take steps toward helping themselves! It is an entertaining, fun, and easy read with lots of practical tips for those struggle with depression and anxiety!