Reviving My Love for Writing: Overcoming Journaling Hesitations

[wadesgirl]

I used to journal every day as a young teenager. I love writing and it has always been a passion of mine. But my journals were violated in an attempt to "help" me as a teenager and I have barely wrote sense then. I have considered starting a journal again but have my hesitations. I just noticed this week that I haven't wrote much since that time. When I write a journal, I write everything in it. I'm still afraid of the violations again. These are my personal thoughts and feelings and I don't want anyone to read them. I have considered doing an electronic journal and keeping it locked on my computer but I love to write by hand so I would rather do it by paper.

 

[sk8rgrrl99]

I have one of each actually, an electronic journal on my PC and then a paper one. It really helps me work through thoughts and feelings I have.

 

[wadesgirl]

I have one of each actually, an electronic journal on my PC and then a paper one. It really helps me work through thoughts and feelings I have.

I like that thought, never thought about doing a specific PC journal. When we were getting married I was a part of a forum that was all about weddings. I kept a journal there to help with issues with our wedding. It did help alot but wasn't about a lot of personal things.

 

[susanr613]

I have tried to journal from time to time but have never lasted more than a week. I feel like I'm whining too much ad/or that I have nothing significant to write.

If I need to work something out, I need to talk with someone who can ask me questions or make comments to help me reflect and make progress.

 

[wadesgirl]

I have tried to journal from time to time but have never lasted more than a week. I feel like I'm whining too much ad/or that I have nothing significant to write.

If I need to work something out, I need to talk with someone who can ask me questions or make comments to help me reflect and make progress.

I do also like to talk out my problems with other people but there are certain people in my life who are very judgmental and I have to watch what I talk to them about personally! Sometimes I just feel like I need to get things out and writing has always helped.

 

[BethCooks4U]

I wanted to journal as a teen but it would have been intercepted (no doubts there) so I didn't even start. I've wanted to do it and have even started several times but never keep it up for more than a couple of weeks.

I did journal a couple of times: when my son was born. He had problems and I wanted to remember details of that time later. All turned out well and he appreciated the information and insight later. I journaled during a few trying/difficult times. And then there was the time I was on my trip to France to visit a friend who is also an excellent cook - she can open an empty cupboard and come out with a gourmet meal. I knew I didn't want to trust memory to all the adventures and recipes of that trip!

I really should pick this up...

 

[princessmeshelle]

I am the type to talk it out. I tried doing the diary thing in Jr High. A girl on my bus got into my bag and decided to read it. I didn't know until I was fliping through to write in answers to questions, but found that some one ( I knew who ) had wrote in silly answers to what I considered my own serious personal questions. You know, like does that guy like me? What is her problem? Any way, that is when I decided it was NOT for me. But, I never had a passion for it. IF I had enjoyed it, I supose I may have picked it back up.


I supose you might consider who you are afraid would violate your privacy. Then I guess take precautions to avoid the violation. Sounds so easy huh... Other than that, I supose you could make it known that these are your private thoughts and want them to stay that way. That is the best I come up with. HTH :chef:

 

[raebates]

I love the idea of journaling. I find it cathartic. I regularly start a journal of one kind or another. I'm just not good at keeping them going.As for privacy, mine was once violated as well when I was a young adult. It took a number of years for me to trust writing anything very personal. Only you can decide if it's worth the risk.

 

[Crystal Patton]

I love to journal, mostly so I can go back to read through them and see how far I've come. I'm not very good at sticking to it though, so my journals (all in composition books) are very sporatic.
When my husband first went on the road I wrote in my journal everynight. When he comes home one of the first things he wants to do is read through my journals. At first I was afraid this would be a problem for us, as I am very open in my entries. But his comment was that he wasn't a little boy and I could trust him with my inner soul, he wanted to know how he was doing as a husband. It has really helped us and our marriage, he has never used anything he reads against me, nor has he told anyone anything he has read. Of course he is an exceptional man and I am so blessed to have him.:love:
I wish he would journal so I could have more insight on him.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I have journeled throughout my teen and adult life. Since my son was born, it has been harder - but I just bought myself a journal this past week to start again.

I love going through my old journals, and seeing where I've been in my life, and how God has led me. Whenever I have doubts that God is in control, or that He isn't leading in my life, I just read some past journals - His Hand on my life is so apparent when I do.

 

[wadesgirl]

When I did journal I kept one for about 3 years. I wrote it in almost every day. I think I will start again.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

When I did journal I kept one for about 3 years. I wrote it in almost every day. I think I will start again.

I'm with you though - I have to physically write it - not keep it on my computer. There is something very releasing, and healing, to write it out page by page.

 

[heat123]

I have years of journals from early teens to about 25ish. Then after marriage and kids it kind of just stopped.

 

[AnnieBee]

I like that thought, never thought about doing a specific PC journal. When we were getting married I was a part of a forum that was all about weddings. I kept a journal there to help with issues with our wedding. It did help alot but wasn't about a lot of personal things.

I think she meant PC as in computer, not Pampered CHef .

As for the journaling, I would do it if you want to, and try to keep it in a safe place. Then decide if it is something you'd want any one else (meaning probably your DH) to read, and if not, think about talking to him about it, that you need it to be private, and why.