24 Hours from Darkness to Hope: A Journal Entry

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Trigger Warning: This episode may include discussions of emotional distress and suicidal ideation. If you’re in crisis, please reach out for support—call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

In this powerful solo episode, Kathy Love opens her journal from April 2016 and reads two deeply personal entries—one written on a day filled with pain and fear, and the next on a day filled with questions and hope. She reflects on how even in her darkest moments, she was planting the seeds for healing. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by stress or unsure of your path, this episode offers comfort, reflection, and a reminder that healing often begins before we realize it.

Show Notes:

• Kathy shares journal entries from April 2016, a particularly painful and uncertain time in her life.
• She reflects on the emotional toll of chronic stress and the quiet strength behind asking the right questions.
• This episode introduces a new theme for the podcast: revisiting past writing to witness growth and healing over time.
• Kathy invites listeners to recognize their own glimmers of joy and stay connected to what truly brings them peace.

3 Key Takeaways:

1. Your Past Self Was Already Seeking Healing: Even in the hardest moments, you may have already been asking the right questions or holding on to what brings you joy—your healing started there.
2. The Questions Matter More Than the Answers: Growth doesn’t always begin with solutions. It begins with asking better questions, ones that guide you back to yourself.
3. Healing Takes Time—but It’s Happening: The transformation may be slow, but your awareness, your effort, and your desire to live more fully are the evidence that you’re on the right path.

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