"I honestly believe that Heavenly Father has given me these trials so that I can help others. I have accepted that my purpose is to help spread awareness about mental health and to be an advocate. The only reason this has been possible for me is because of J.J. Be supportive to your spouse. Love them. They’re not their disorder or their illness. This will pass, and in the eternal perspective things will be better." - Genny Hyde “Come what may and love it. I truly believe that in giving without the expectation of receiving, you’ll be happier. It’s tried and proven. You’ll end up receiving more than you ever could have expected had you been expecting something.” - 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.