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What do I write in a journal?

Cathartic Writing: A Journaling Technique

Use your journal as a safe place to let out everything you feel. Write about all of your feelings. Put your pain, fear, anger, frustrations, and grief down on paper. Remember that your journal won't judge or criticize you. Consider ripping up your writing, or burning it as a symbolic way of letting go of the event or feeling disrupting your life. Try it when you're feeling joy and gratitude, too.

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8/7/2006 11:08:55 PM
Chelsea Dorling said:

OH my goodness! I cannot beleive I am the first person to sign this paper! wow this infortion is really usefull! thnak you so much guys!

I'm totally going to start a journal

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