This season feels like a full-circle moment. After releasing the Before 18 books, I wanted to create something special — something I wish I would’ve had when I first started journaling.

These journals came straight from the heart.

They’re personal, unique, and built for moments when life gets loud and you need somewhere quiet to put your thoughts.

I hope they bring you comfort, clarity, and a space to tell your truth this holiday season.

Thank you for believing in every chapter — past, present, and the ones we haven’t written yet.

— Joseph Behnke & Team Behnke

THE HOLIDAY BOOKSHELF 🎄📚

A shelf that tells a story — heartbreak, healing, reflection, and rebirth.

Explore the Before 18 holiday collection. Books, journals, bundles, and gifts for every story.

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✍️ Meet the Author Behind the Story ✍️

From heartbreak to healing — Joseph Behnke turned pain into purpose.

Author, storyteller, and founder of Books by Behnke 📚

He released his debut memoir Before 18: In Joseph’s Footsteps at 19 years old, followed by the raw and unflinching Before 18: The Untold Stories of Drug Abuse. Now, with Part Three on the horizon,

Joseph is building a brand rooted in truth, growth, and real-life recovery.

Tap below to learn more about the man behind the mission 💬✨


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