We’re delighted to help premiere Rachael Nemiroff’s new music video for her popular and vulnerable single “Honest To God”. Rachael shares, “If you’re a Christian struggling with your mental health, I hope this song can meet you where you’re at and remind you you’re not alone. I also hope that it is a gentle reminder to reach out for help – you don’t have to continue to suffer in silence and I promise things do get better.”
She carries on to share about her own story with anxiety, “I had walked through an unexpected tragedy around a year ago and was flooded with intense sudden anxiety months later not realizing I had stuffed so much down surrounding it all. I was at the point where the anxiety at times felt so crippling and scary that continuing to live this way just felt exhausting and to be honest….I wasn’t sure I wanted to some days. I started opening up with close friends/family and letting them in and I also started going to counselling. God has used it to help me process some really difficult things, identify core wounds, and bring about a lot of healing as well. I feel like a huge weight has been lifted and I feel like myself again! I have no shame in sharing that I needed some professional help to help me file some trauma correctly in my brain + get great coping skills – and let me tell ya, would highly recommend because it does wonders lol!
That being said, I don’t know what you’re walking through right now, but I want you to know it’s okay to not be okay. You’re not “crazy” and it doesn’t mean “you’re not trusting God enough” if uncomfortable feelings aren’t going away immediately. Life gets really hard sometimes and it’s understandable why these things come up. God still loves you! And there are AMAZING resources out there to provide support. I know there’s still a bit of a stigma talking about this all, and I hope we can all come together in helping break it. A reminder you’re seen, loved, and your life matters. It’s okay to get honest with God, yourself and others. Ty guys for your support with my music and to all the new fans. I love you guys.”
We asked Rachael what her favourite part of the video was…”I loved filming the scene in the church! It was such a collaborative effort. Friends and people who lived locally showed up to do the group scenes and it was just a great time hanging with everyone + having their support!!”
Rachael’s new music video for Honest To God really encapsulates the emotional turmoil and grip anxiety can have over us, but by being Honest To God and those around us, we can start to break through the chains and experience release from it. Watch it below and then share this article with the person who comes to mind as you’re watching it.
A quick heads up, there is some sensitive content in the video that could be triggering towards the end.
Rachael concludes with “I promise things get better. Keep going. You were placed here on this earth for a reason and with a beautiful purpose.”
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” – Jeremiah 29:11
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