How Does Journal Therapy Work?

I forgot how powerful journal therapy can be.

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Let me start by stating that I am in no way a medical professional, therapist, or the like. All of what I know is based on many different life experiences over the years.

From the mid-90s through about 2004 I journaled regularly. I have multiple formerly blank books filled with many thoughts, feelings…