"Writing can bring old memories to the surface with surprising clarity. You might worry that once you let your suppressed feelings surface, you'll feel overwhelmed by sadness, anger, or anxious thoughts and have no way to "turn it off." But I would encourage you to view it in a different way: writing to heal can show you how heavy a weight you've been carrying for far too long, and how much you deserve to finally set that weight down."
"Trauma often teaches the brain that certain thoughts are dangerous. Avoiding them - by staying busy or steering clear of triggers - can feel safer in the short term, even if it keeps the wound unhealed. Writing on the page can be a safe, private way to allow those thoughts "voice." And by giving them"
Writing prompts and guided journaling can help people reconnect with their personal stories gently, honestly, and without judgment. Many people find beginning journaling difficult due to fear of re-experiencing painful memories, avoidance of triggers, or worries about not being good at writing. Suppressed feelings often surface with clarity during writing, revealing long-held burdens and signaling where change is needed. Trauma-trained avoidance can keep wounds unhealed, while writing provides a private, safe way to give thoughts voice. Research links expressive writing to mental-health benefits and positive changes in the brain, body, and immune system, supporting holistic healing.
Read at Psychology Today
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