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our values and truth

Not everyone has earned the right to speak into our lives.

It doesn’t mean there aren’t nuggets we can receive from them that help us to learn and grow and change.

And, simply, we will always have feedback in our lives that doesn’t deserve to be held close to our hearts.

However, checking this feedback with the people who know us, love us, and hold us to our values and truth will help us in our growth.

Years ago I was asked to speak at a ministry event for teen girls struggling with anxiety. A week after announcing me as part of the lineup, I was told I had to delete my social media past, specifically all the curse words I had ever posted or I could not be part of the event.

It was an organization with much more influence than me and it definitely made me doubt myself (past and present) for a while. Eventually, I let them know I would not be part of their event.

And honestly, I really wanted to give them some choice words… ?

It is not lost on me, that today, several years later, I have a devotional for kids dealing with anxiety published by HarperCollins that is doing extremely well.

Of course, I’ve grown a ton in these last few years.
I know the love of God more than ever before.
And yes, I still love a well-placed, deserved, and much-needed curse word.

May we remember:
The minute we try to please everyone is the second we abandon ourselves.
Not everyone has earned the right to speak into our lives.
Not everyone will like us.
And most of all, God loves us

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 two dogs, Gertie and Winston. 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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