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Brave & Beautiful — vol.3
REAL TRUTH.
REAL LOVE.
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SHE RELEASES
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SHE DISCOVERS
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SHE CRIES
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SHE PERSEVERES
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SEXUAL ABUSE & TRAUMA
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SEX TRAFFICKING
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VOICES OF FREEDOM
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PART 1
Ever feel discouraged, disappointed, or overwhelmed
Part of loving is giving from a generous heart. It can be
with life’s dramas? Pausing to find what you can be
challenging to love others when we struggle with our
thankful for can lift you up from that dark place, high
own selfish desires from time to time! Why be generous?
enough to take a breath of fresh air. Being grateful is a
In this section, we will explore these topics and learn
key to growing in your emotional health. Thankfulness
about the power of being young women who celebrate
will help you to relish good times, give you extra
life, love others, and are generous givers.
strength to deal with trials, and can even improve your relationships! Celebrating the positive and being thankful can fuel your heart—but it is not always easy! Perspective changes things.
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Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” WILLIAM ARTHUR WARD
How do we love others well? It is easy to love people we like and feel comfortable with, but what about when it is difficult to love?! And what does it mean to be a good friend? How do we love in healthy ways?
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Celebrate the blessings in your life.
Be thankful!
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