Participant's journal helps women get even more out of their group This participant s journal is a series of stories and questions that coordinate with the sessions provided in the facilitator s guide, Journey Beyond Abuse. The journal can be used in coordination with a women s group or with guidance of a counselor in other forms of support for dealing with abuse issues. The storiesbased on other women s actual abuse and group experienceshelp prompt the thoughts of women in your group and confirm their own reality. The open-ended questions provide gentle direction toward gaining insights that help affirm inner strength and heal the wounds of abuse."