Journal Gently: Helping Introverted Women Find Healing After Grief, Hurt, and Trauma

Nov 18 2024 185 ep. 16 mins 4

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Journal Gently (formerly Let’s Encourage One Another) is a podcast designed to help introverted women find healing after experiencing grief, hurt, and trauma. This is a sacred space for us to meet together and draw close to God on the pages of our journals, especially when life is hard. It's all about taking small, gentle steps and inviting God to do His healing work in us. Let's journal gently. ------ Kari Bartkus is a spiritual director who walks with hurting Christian women, helping them recognize God's presence in the midst of their pain, including grief, depression, illness, and relational struggles. She specializes in written spiritual direction, perfect for more introverted gals drawn to quiet spaces and written words. Journal Gently Writing Program: https://lovedoesthat.org/journal-gently 1:1 Written Spiritual Direction: https://lovedoesthat.org/spiritual-direction

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