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It’s been a wild ride and it’s only just beginning.

Seventeen years ago, we had no idea what lay ahead of us.

We’ve turned toward one another through the darkest valleys of loss and pain. We’ve walked alongside one another up the peaks of rebuilding, building, and dream-making.

We are such different people today than we were when we chose one another 17 years ago today. We’re better. Together and separately. Better because of and in spite of those dark valleys. Better because we choose each other, choose to do the work, and grow together.

It’s been a wild ride and it’s only just beginning as we embark on the biggest dream we’ve ever had together (more on that very soon).

Happy anniversary, Chad Froelker. Thank you for witnessing me, challenging me, loving me, steadying me, dreaming with me, building with me, and believing in me.

Here’s to many more years of your dream crushing and my dammit Chads and dinners at 5 pm.?

I love you.

Author:

A Licensed Professional Counselor, Justine Froelker has over 25 years of experience in mental health, personal growth, and professional development. For eleven years, she was certified in Dr. Brené Brown’s work on vulnerability, courage, and empathy. Justine now shares her own curriculum, Courage is Built Here™. This transformative program empowers individuals to live and lead with self-awareness, authenticity, and resilience, building a foundation for courage-centered leadership. In addition to writing her blog since 2013, Justine is an accomplished author of twelve books—including five Amazon bestsellers—Justine has written across genres, from children’s books to in-depth explorations of infertility, faith, grief, and leadership. She has delivered two TEDx Talks, The Permission of the And and The Donut Effect, which highlight her unique perspective on navigating life’s complexities with grace. Justine is a sought-after speaker who travels nationally and presents virtually to global audiences, delivering keynotes, workshops, retreats, and trainings on topics such as leadership, resilience, mental health, coping with burnout, courageous and curious conversations, and fostering cultures of inclusion and belonging. Justine lives in St. Louis with her husband Chad and their three dogs. You’ll often find her volunteering at Wild Bird Rehabilitation—supporting the medical team and feeding hundreds of tiny, hungry babies during baby bird season. And during butterfly season, her home comes alive with the flutter of wings as she raises hundreds of monarch and swallowtail butterflies.

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