A sacred space for the ache you still carry.
Small, gentle steps—taken at the pace that feels right for you.
There comes a point when you realize the ache you’ve been carrying isn’t going away on its own.
You’ve prayed. You’ve talked things through. You’ve tried to move forward.
But deep down, there’s still a heaviness—something that won’t quite let go.
Maybe it’s grief that lingers years after a loss.
Maybe it’s betrayal, regret, or a season of suffering that left a mark you can’t put into words.
You love God deeply, but you find yourself wondering how to let Him into those hurting places.
You don’t need someone to tell you to “just have faith.”
You need a gentle way to begin.
Journal Gently is an 8-week guided journaling experience for women who feel the weight of unspoken grief, lingering hurt, or emotional exhaustion.
>> Trauma-sensitive approach
Specifically designed for those seeking to write after experiencing deep grief or hardship.
>> Gentle pace
Each week will only take about an hour, so you’ve got plenty of time to reflect on and explore what you are learning. Go as slow as you’d like.
>> Safe + sacred space
Private email correspondence that allows you to ask the questions you have or to have someone witness your story.
>> Personalized support
1:1 guidance from a certified writing guide and spiritual director, so you receive the encouragement, prayer, and care you desire.
>> Power of choice
You choose what to write about and how much you want to share–if anything.
>> Holistic care
Care for your heart, soul, mind, and body as you take steps toward healing.
What does Journal Gently look like?
Every week for 8 weeks, you’ll receive:
- A short audio invitation and written reflection
- Gentle writing exercises (with choices for each week)
- Practices for caring for your heart, body, and soul
- Encouragement to notice God’s presence in your story
- Personal email support from me, your writing guide and spiritual director
- Space to ask questions, share reflections, or request prayer
- Thoughtful feedback and encouragement along the way
You can do the work all at once or in small pieces throughout the week—whatever feels right.
What people are saying
“Not only did God meet me on the pages of my journal regarding the wounds in my marriage, but it’s also where I began to unpack some pretty heavy trauma that I had stuffed away for nearly a decade.”
Celia M.
It’s not about forcing anything–or about uncovering everything. It’s about slowing down, listening, and letting your words become a doorway to healing.
You’ll learn how to:
- Create space for quiet and reflection
- Write with curiosity instead of judgment
- Care for your heart, body, and soul as you write
- Recognize God’s presence in your everyday life
This isn’t a program that demands progress or deadlines.
It’s a soft place to land, a safe space to begin again.
Snippets from Journal Gently
“It brought some closure to a lot of things, and to that part of my story.”
“Journal Gently has been so good for my soul.”
“The Lord has used these past several weeks to add another layer of healing on this journey I’m on.”
“It brought me a lot of joy this week!”
“This week was freeing for me.”
“I am feeling lighter and more optimistic through the first two lessons and the writing exercises, and am excited to see where this journey will lead me.”
“It has been liberating for me to learn how I can best write at a pace and in a way that works for me, rather than trying to force myself into a certain mold or follow what works for someone else.”
“Journal Gently reignited my passion for meeting God on the blank pages of my journal!”
Journal Gently
Journal Gently is an 8-week guided journaling experience for women who feel the weight of unspoken grief, lingering hurt, or emotional exhaustion.
Each week, you’ll receive a short audio reflection, gentle writing invitations, and heart–body–soul care practices that help you process at your own pace.
This experience gives you a safe, compassionate space to slow down, listen, and let God into the places that still ache—so you can begin healing with honesty, tenderness, and hope.
Hi, I’m Kari.
I’ve always loved words. They’ve been my way of praying, processing, and drawing near to God.
But there was a season when grief stole that from me.
For years, I couldn’t write. I couldn’t pray. I didn’t know how to express what I was feeling.
Slowly, God began to meet me again on the blank page. He taught me how to journal not just about my pain, but with Him in it.
And that’s what Journal Gently is all about—learning to listen, to rest, and to let God bring healing in His time and His way.
As a certified trauma-sensitive writing guide, I won’t rush you. I won’t force you to share. And I won’t push you to go deeper than you’re ready for.
If your heart is longing for that kind of gentleness… you’re in the right place.
What people are saying
“It was almost like God was sitting right next to me, in silent support, as I struggled to start writing again. A soft whisper of ‘you can do it, just keep going.'”
LaToya
Q&A’s
How do I know if Journal Gently is a good fit for me?
Here are some questions to help you discern if Journal Gently is right for you in this season:
- Are you ready to talk to God about your grief and heartache?
- Do you tend to process life through writing and journaling?
- Do you have at least 2 hours a week to commit to going through the training and writing practices (either all at once or in shorter chunks of time)?
- Are you looking for personal support for your healing journey?
If so, then yes, I encourage you to dive in. If you’re still not sure, email me and we’ll figure it out together.
What if I get behind?
There is no getting behind. 😉 You go at the pace that is right for you. While you’ll still get the trainings in your inbox each week, you can simply set them aside until you’re ready for them. I’ll keep checking in to see how you’re doing.
I am currently working with a therapist/counselor. Should Journal Gently be done on its own or would it work well alongside therapy?
Counselors and therapists do a great work! Journal Gently is not therapy itself, but it can be a great tool for you to process what you and your therapist talk about. You can also share what you wrote with your therapist and discuss it together.
What if I try Journal Gently and decide it’s not right for me?
If you go through the first week’s materials and realize it’s not right for you, it’s okay. I applaud you for trying! Just email me before you get week two’s materials and I’ll refund your money. (This means that if you are doing the 8-day intensive option, you need to email me before you get day two’s materials.)
