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Kimberly Haar discusses her book "Healing from Life's Deepest Hurts" and her personal journey of healing after trauma.

Key Takeaways

Kimberly survived a violent assault by her ex-husband in 2017, which became the catalyst for writing her book on healing from trauma
She emphasizes the importance of choosing to forgive, surrounding yourself with wise community, and declaring truth even when you don't feel it
Kimberly's healing journey involved therapy, leaning on faith, processing grief, and ultimately finding new love and purpose

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Kimberly's Background and Book

Licensed therapist with almost 20 years experience
Recently published "Healing from Life's Deepest Hurts" with Baker Books
Book combines her personal story with therapeutic tools for healing
Structured around Ecclesiastes theme of "a time for everything"

The Traumatic Event

In 2017, Kimberly was assaulted and kidnapped by her intoxicated ex-husband
He shot her new boyfriend Andrew 10 times (Andrew survived)
This came 4 years after Kimberly had divorced her unfaithful first husband

The Healing Journey

Initially spent time grieving, crying, and processing anger with God
Put herself in therapy to avoid getting "stuck"
Surrounded herself with wise, encouraging community
Focused on forgiveness, including forgiving herself
Used praise music and scripture to speak truth even when she didn't feel it

Key Healing Principles

Feelings are valid but shouldn't be dictators of our lives
Healing isn't linear - there are good days and setbacks
Forgiveness is an ongoing choice, not a one-time event
It's important to tell your story from a place of healing, not tragedy

Life After Healing

Married Andrew 4 months after the incident
Now uses her story to help others through speaking and writing
Emphasizes that no story is too broken for God to redeem

Next Steps

Readers can find Kimberly's book and free resources at KimberlyHaar.com
Those interested in having Kimberly speak can contact her through her website


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