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Your Journey from Broken to Blessed
Finding the Love You Didn’t Receive
2025
First Published
304
Number of Pages

Why didn’t they love me? And am I still not worth loving? Growing up without experiencing loving parental attachment leaves lasting pain. Moving past the hurt can seem impossible when unanswered questions linger and the effects of brokenness in your family remain. But even if you never experienced a loving relationship with your parents, you can receive the emotional and spiritual healing you crave. In Your Journey from Broken to Blessed, John Trent and Kari Trent Stageberg, authors of The Blessing, offer guidance on how to break negative emotional cycles and provide practical steps toward healing, hope, and receiving the blessing you never experienced before. Discover how to recognize and affirm your worth, find freedom from past hurt, and know forgiveness by experiencing God’s love and blessing. This helpful book true stories to demonstrate key points,Practical steps toward healing and wholeness,A month-long action plan to receive, give, and live the Blessing.Find healing, grace, and empowerment to end the negative emotional cycle and instead, experience God’s love and blessing, then share it with others!

Authors

John Trent
John Trent
Author · 19 books
Dr. John Trent is an award winning author of marriage and family books such as The Blessing.[1] He is the creator of the Lion, Otter, Golden Retriever, and Beaver (LOGB) way of looking at personalities. He is the President of StrongFamilies.com and the Center for StrongFamilies both are organizations committed to strengthening marriage and family relationships worldwide.[2] He and his wife Cindy have been married for 30 years and have two daughters Kari and Laura.
Kari Trent Stageberg
Kari Trent Stageberg
Author · 2 books
Kari Trent Stageberg is a speaker and author best known for her work on the book, The Blessing. As a survivor of abuse, Kari's passion is to help everyone find freedom and healing. When she isn't writing or speaking, she spends her time enjoying the beautiful Pacific Northwest with her amazing husband, Joey. Kari also serves as the CEO of StrongFamilies, co-hosts the StrongFamilies Podcast, and helps nonprofits through her partnership with The Nonprofit Consulting Shop. For more information on bringing Kari to your next event, or to connect with her please visit her website.
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