I Hate Journaling

So why in the world did I write a journaling book? Well, mainly one reason, my friends wanted it. Many contributed ideas and thoughts. I picked the best of these and put them in the book. It’s not totally true that I hate journaling, just in my life it’s more like “talking to my best friends” instead of journaling. But I do think it can be a helpful practice. For me, part of what gets in the way of journaling is perfectionism, and once I get it down on paper it seems “permanent,” but it’s not really. I can do anything I want with it, including tear it into bits, LOL. These journal prompts and assignments may be helpful especially if you’ve been through mold illness (as mold illness in particular usually entails a LOT of loss of possessions as well as loss of friendships, family, home, and community) but I think the prompts can be helpful for anyone who has been through any chronic illness, other losses or traumas, or grief. In this journal, you will finds prompts, assignments, ideas, and pretty art/photos. I hope it helps you along your journey of recovery.

Christa Upton Edgemont SD, 57735

About Christa Upton

I am a wife and mother of three children ages 11, 14, and 18. I used to be a stay-at-home mom (teaching piano & dance, volunteering, etc). From 2007 to 2010, I suffered accidental Toxic Injury (also called Multiple Chemical Sensitivity or MCS). MCS has had major impact on our family, but the forced time in bed has given me time to write. So far, I have published 4 children's books (2 in e-book format on Kindle, one in Print-on-Demand at CreateSpace, and one printed by a local printer). Sometimes I miss my old life, but I love writing for children!
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