To Pick a Scabbing Wound
After my involvement in that accident, my grandma suggested I write out what happened as a healing exercise. I used to write in a diary all the time, but since getting married, that has fallen to the side. Even when I did it though, the words were subdued for fear that someone like me might walk into the room.
To write about something that hurts to think about seems to me rather like picking at a scabbing wound. But I think for some writing out their hurts aides in the healing process.
How do you release emotion? Do you think writing about a painful event is healthy or counterproductive? And do you journal? If so, what about?
To write about something that hurts to think about seems to me rather like picking at a scabbing wound. But I think for some writing out their hurts aides in the healing process.
How do you release emotion? Do you think writing about a painful event is healthy or counterproductive? And do you journal? If so, what about?
Comments
Sandra, that's good. Enlightening is a helpful thing. :-)
Jessica B, totally agree with that.
I journal most every day, and it helps a ton. I also write what I believe the Lord says back to me--that is a source of strength and wisdom.
When I've written stories about the horrific incidents in my past, such as my daddy's death or my step-dad's abuse of me, it somehow takes the power out of those events to see them in black and white.
If I'm worried someone will see it later, I destroy it. Just writing it down is a catharsis.
Hugs and love,
Jen
Hi Jeanette, thank you for chiming in and sharing such personal details. I'm so glad you've found healing in journaling. :-) And thank you for your prayers!
So my characters help me heal.
~ Wendy
Wendy, good point about characters. Sometimes I wonder if mine are helping me do that too (in other areas).
Linda, that's kind of how I'm feeling.
Katie, sometimes I think writing fiction and blogging has taken the place of my need to journal.
Joanne, I know many people who find walking or exercise cathartic. There's something very soothing about nature too.
HUGS!!
Keli, writing is definitely easier for me than being verbal.
Still praying for you!
I believe people need to talk (or write) about life's difficult moments. It does help in the healing process.
When my mom had open heart surgery at the end of August, I stayed strong until I visited her in the ICU and saw the tear tracks on her face. Then I went to the waiting room and lost it. I used that pain and release to write a life-changing scene for my character in my second book.
Emotion and pain is never wasted. I'm so sorry you're going through this, but know you are not alone. And those wounds will heal.
thinking of you, Jessica!!
It might help you long or short term. I certainly hope you find peace inside whatever way you do it. x
I hope you find the writing helpful.
But, it may help you! Try to write some thoughts down as they come to you. You never know, you may be able to use them in the future in your writing!
Blessings and hugs to you, Jessica.
Blessings,
Susan
Blessings to you!
Mel
I don't journal, but bits and pieces of my pain or hurt or anger is oft-times scattered in books. Little hidden things.
Hope the young man, Larry, will be okay, and you are better as well.