Daily Email Affirmations by Stillinger Family Funeral Home ________________________________________ Journaling, Continued - Day #102 Many people find the act of putting pen to paper challenging. “What should I write?” is a common question I hear. My answer is often less than they hope for: “What would you like to write?” Making lists is good way to get started. You might want to make a list of what people have said that comforted you, a list of ways you can nurture yourself, or a list of all of the things about your loved one that you miss. The possibilities are endless. As time goes on, writing will become easier. You may want to record the story of your loved one’s death and your feelings about it, your memories of the person who died and how knowing that person changed your life. Some people use their journals as a place to record prayers. Others write letters to their loved ones. Be open to experimentation, to find out what works for you. If you feel overwhelmed by your feelings and out of control as you write, take a break and set your journal aside. You can always pick it up later. Perhaps speaking with your bereavement counselor about other ways of healing may also prove worthwhile. Quotation for the Day Sorrow you can hold, however desolating, if nobody speaks to you. If they speak, you break down. ~Bede Jarrett
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