Journaling is a doorway inward.
Focused journaling/writing is one of my primary practices in my healing journey. Of course the occasional unfettered dump into my diary is necessary, but when I began to combine my love of writing with the focused intention of personal exploration and processing, I found a powerful tool.
Be sure to check in with yourself as you write and step away if you need a break. Wishing you strength as you heal, and happy writing.
Journal Prompts
- Write about how anger shows up for you and where you notice it in your body.
- Reflect on situations where you have become angry, what made you upset? Write about the similarities and themes of a couple experiences and look for connections to the trigger being activated. Can you identify it?
- How do you speak to yourself when you are angry? Write out some of the things you say to yourself in moments of anger. Would you speak to a friend processing anger this way? If not, write down things you would say to support a friend and practice them out loud with yourself.
- Have you ever been ashamed, embarrassed, or frightened when you felt angry ? Write about an experience. As you write and reflect, ask yourself: did you shame yourself, or was it another person who made you feel ashamed? Does this feel similar to any childhood experiences? Explore any connections you find.
- What helps you feel better when you are angry? Make a small list of activities or items that bring you comfort and help calm your down.
I hope these prompts help you lean in and explore your thoughts, emotions, responses, and your connection to your body.
On goes the journey 💪🔥
Looking for ways to connect with other survivors and/or receive support as you heal?
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Hi, I am Shanon
I am a trauma informed, trained, and Certified Peer Support Specialist in the state of Wisconsin. I am also a survivor with years committed to my own trauma healing after being diagnosed with (C) PTSD due to childhood abuse. Additionally, I have a professional and personal history of community facilitation and peer work.
I specialize in helping survivors like you make connections between real time experiences and past trauma wounds, identify and communicate boundaries, create self-care plans that work, navigate big emotions and trauma responses, reparent your inner child, and embody your own self-worth through the healing process with confidence and personal empowerment.
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