Journaling prompts

• What exactly happened? Write the event as clearly as you can.
• Where were you? Who was involved?
• What did you lose (emotionally, physically, spiritually)?
• What hurt the most?
• What do you wish had happened instead?
• If this event had a title, what would it be?

Integration

Do not interpret yet. Simply document. If you need to pause, use your stop phrase.

Journaling prompts

• What emotions come up when you remember the event?
• What emotions did you hide or suppress?
• Are you angry? At whom? Why?
• Do you feel shame or guilt? What message does that feeling tell you?
• Where do you feel this in your body?
• Write your own “Psalm” beginning with: “How long, Lord…”

Integration

Circle the three strongest emotions. Notice what they want to protect.

Journaling prompts

• What lies did this experience whisper to you about God, yourself, or people?
• Which beliefs have shaped your choices since then?
• Which beliefs agree with Scripture? Which contradict it?
• Write: The Lie → The Truth (add a verse reference).
• What would change if you lived from the truth?

Integration

Write one truth statement you will repeat daily for 7 days.

Journaling prompts

• What did this trauma take from you?
• What dreams were interrupted?
• What part of you still feels “stuck” in that season?
• Write a lament letter to God: “This is what I lost…”
• End with: “Even so, I still…”

Integration

Do one gentle act of care after writing (water, stretch, short walk, rest).

Journaling prompts

• Where might God have been, even if you couldn’t feel Him?
• Who helped you (even a little)?
• What strength did you discover in survival?
• Write: “If God were writing this chapter, He would say…”
• Write: “Evidence that God sees me is…”

Integration

Highlight three proofs of survival and one proof of grace.

Journaling prompts

• Who or what do you still feel tied to because of anger?
• What would justice look like to your heart?
• What are you afraid will happen if you forgive?
• Write: “I release…” (repeat as needed).
• Write: “My life will not be controlled by…”

Integration

Forgiveness can be a process. You may repeat this step.

Journaling prompts

• What has this experience taught you about God, life, and yourself?
• Where has compassion grown in you?
• What boundaries will you set to protect your peace?
• Who might you strengthen one day because you survived?
• Write: “My story is not…” then “My story is becoming…”

Integration

Choose one next step for the next 7 days: a boundary, a truth statement, counselling, or a daily prayer.