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Justine Froelker - Mental Health Speaker - Quote

Love well.

Been reminding myself of some of my own teaches a lot lately. Things like:

Your perception of my story does not change my truth.

Our reactions are more about us than anything or anyone else.

How we treat people is more a reflection of our values than theirs.

I want to do the work to feel my feelings, not be my feelings.

Anger and hurt are always valid. Reacting and lashing out from them are often not okay.

I believe with everything in me that people are doing their best.
Sometimes their best sucks and isn’t good enough for me.
So I set boundaries.
And sometimes, I have to love you from afar.

We are all a bunch of wounded children walking around in adult bodies.

You don’t know what it takes someone to show up in the world.
Be kind.

All are worthy, valuable, loved, and created in His image.
Love well.

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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