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Journaling - The Write Stuff For You?

Just Want to Talk | Last Active: Dec 6, 2025 | Replies (561)

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I wouldn't want anyone to ever read my ramblings. Perhaps especially thinking of that in generations to come Yikes! I'll journal only occasionally when I'm having conflict of some sort. It really helps me get to the bottom of what I am feeling and get some kind of resolve. For instance I had been complaining to a friend about a disagreement I had with someone. She stated that I'd been having the same disagreement with this person since she knew me. I was sure this time was different. I started dating and journaling the conversations I had with this person. Seeing it written down I realized how often these conversations took place and how difficult this person was with me. I had been able to overlook so much until I saw it written. Sometimes writing when I was pissed off with someone, as I would write, I would get clarity. I really want pissed off at all but my feelings were hurt. The writings weren't always pretty. Plenty scratched out and rewritten. Writing what sometimes wasn't very legible but rereading and making changes. Writing things out can bring a change in perspective.

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@crabby55 Isn't is enlightening when we look back and are able to see a pattern? That is where journaling can really assist us! It's okay to have scratched out lines or words. It's okay to have illegible writings. And what did you learn about yourself in those conversations?
Ginger