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Justine Froelker, a Keynote Mental Health Speaker, with others

Thank you for seeing us

About last night…

A space for those who often feel forgotten.

A space for those grieving.

A space to be angry.

A space to have hope.

A space to receive.

A space to heal.

To turn toward each other and toward God with it all.

Our first In Waiting & Healing: When Your Journey to Parenthood Isn’t As Expected was last night, and to say it was incredibly holy is an understatement.

Thank you, Hannah Nelson, for dreaming this up, for fighting for it, for all your hard work, and for trusting me to be a part of it.

Thank you, Angela Beise, for your courage, your wisdom, your friendship, and for shepherding us so well.

Thank you, Clay Brigance, for your story, your nerd superpowers, for all you do for this community, and for your friendship. It’s been an honor to walk alongside you and Marjorie, even just a little, through your journey.

The hours of planning, of rumbling through how best to serve, friendship, laughter, and true holy presence with you four have been an honor. Thank you. I can’t wait to see what God has for us next.

Thank you to everyone who came. Thank you for sharing your stories with me. Thank you for reminding me that we must continue to speak. And that a story like mine, even in an ending that may not be the most favorite, is valid and oh so good. And most of all, really needs to be shared.

Finally, thank you to The Crossing for trusting us and allowing us to provide this much-needed and nearly always unrecognized community of reproductive trauma a resource to know they aren’t alone, we see them, and God is with them. Thank you for seeing 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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