I felt so let down by unanswered prayer for my husband and son that I nearly gave up on God

When we are desperately praying for healing, it can be hard to feel that God isn't answering our prayers. Here a Woman Alive contributor explains how she almost gave up on God in the midst of her disappointment.

My husband Simon, was born with spina bifida, then at four years old he developed hydrocephalus, which damaged his eye nerves leaving him blind. He went on to have four guide dogs and a career as a social worker but now has huge mobility problems meaning he cannot walk unaided, is constantly extremely tired and has almost no social life.

Our adult son Jake, is on the autistic spectrum with acute paranoia, severe depression and unresolved anger issues (meaning challenging behaviour and a police record) and is fast becoming an alcoholic.