For much of my life, I've experienced heartbreak, loss, disappointment, and seasons where I had to find the strength to keep going. Through it all, I discovered that writing gave me a place to release my thoughts, process my emotions, and begin healing. During my healing journey, I needed a safe place to pour out my heart. I couldn't always find the right words or the right people to confide in, but my writing became a place where my healing began. This amazing journal was born from my journey.
That journey inspired me to write this beautiful journal. It is more than a journal. It is a guided companion designed to encourage reflection, emotional healing, personal growth, and hope. Within its pages are heartfelt letters, guided prompts, affirmations and space for prayer and gratitude, and opportunities for readers to celebrate their progress one step at a time.
My mission is simple: to provide a safe place where people can be honest about their pain while discovering hope, strength, and healing. I want this journal to reach individuals who are healing from loss, disappointment, life transitions, and experiences that have shaped them. I want it to be a companion for those moments when someone needs encouragement, a place to reflect, and a reminder that their story still has purpose. My prayer is that this journal becomes a companion for anyone who's navigating through life simply trying to find themselves again. With your support, I can bring this journal into the hands of those who need hope.
I am launching this GiveSendGo campaign because I need help bringing this vision to life. The funds raised will be used for legalities, professional editing, interior formatting, cover design, publishing expenses, printing and sharing this journal with people who may not otherwise have access to resources that encourage emotional healing.
Funding Goal: $7,500
Every contribution helps transform this guided healing journal from a vision into a professionally published resource. Below is an estimated budget showing how funds may be used.
| Category Estimated Amount |
| Intellectual Property Protection (copyright registration, trademark filing if pursued, and legal consultation) | $1,250 |
| Professional Editing & Proofreading | $900 |
| Interior Layout & Journal Formatting | $700 |
| Cover Design & Illustration | $800 |
| Publishing & Production Setup (ISBNs, platform setup, proof copies, publishing services) | $650 |
| Initial Printing / Manufacturing | $1,500 |
| Marketing & Promotional Materials | $700 |
| Packaging, Shipping Supplies & Distribution Preparation | $400 |
| Campaign & Payment Processing Fees / Contingency Reserve | $600 |
| Total Funding Goal | $7,500 |
Financial Stewardship
Every contribution will be used to support the successful development, protection, publication, and distribution of this guided healing journal. If certain expenses are lower or higher than estimated, funds will be reallocated to other project-related expenses while remaining consistent with the overall mission.
Intellectual Property Protection
Protecting the originality of this work is an important part of this project. A portion of the funds may be used for:
- Copyright registration of the completed journal.
- Trademark-related expenses for the journal's brand or series name, if pursued.
- Legal consultation regarding intellectual property, publishing agreements, licensing, and contracts.
- Review of sponsorship or partnership agreements, when appropriate.
Commitment to Transparency
Supporters will receive updates as major milestones are reached, including completion of editing, design, publishing preparation, printing, and launch.
Intellectual Property Notice
All original written content, concepts, journal prompts, artwork, designs, branding elements, and related materials are the exclusive intellectual property of Leversie "Montell" Pride.
Supporting this campaign through donations, sponsorships, partnerships, or promotional efforts does not transfer ownership, copyright, trademark rights, licensing rights, reproduction rights, or creative control. Any use of this work beyond what is permitted by law requires the creator's prior written permission.
Legal Disclaimer
This budget is an estimate prepared in good faith for planning purposes. Actual project costs may vary based on vendor pricing, professional services selected, production requirements, and publishing decisions. Any adjustments will continue to support the completion and advancement of this publishing mission.
This project is deeply personal to me. It was born from my own experiences, but my hope is that it reaches far beyond my story. I believe there are countless people carrying grief, trauma, broken relationships, anxiety, disappointment, and unanswered questions. If this journal helps even one person feel seen, heard, and encouraged to keep moving forward, then it has fulfilled its purpose.
Every donation, no matter the amount, brings this vision one step closer to reality. If you're unable to give financially, your prayers and sharing this campaign with others are just as meaningful.
Thank you for believing in this mission and for helping me bring my journal into the hands of those who need encouragement, healing and hope.
With gratitude,
Montell
