Post #18 – Memoir Writing, Journaling – Amber Starfire
Disagreements, no matter how much we want to avoid them, are normal. However, this time of year, when families gather and stress levels reach all-time highs, you may experience more conflict than usual. Using your journal to write the stories of relationship conflicts is a great way to vent, gain perspective, reduce stress, and record events, all at the same time — in the privacy of your page and without danger of hurting anyone else’s feelings.
The stress reduction benefits of journaling are well-documented. Beyond simple venting, using your journal to make sense of your emotions and learn from them can strengthen you and help improve your communication (and thus relationships). And if you keep a journal with a memoirist’s perspective, you may also find that some of your best storytelling springs from the strong emotions associated with disagreements, personality clashes, and generation gaps.
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