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Journaling is a term that means putting your emotions on paper. You don't have to be a great at spelling or even a writer for that fact because unless you choose to share your jounral, you are the only one that needs to read it.

The benefits of journaling after a loved one's death are numerous. They can help you sort out your thoughts and feelings as well as help you begin to heal by exploring these emotions on paper.

You can purchase a simple notebook at a dollar store or even purchase software to asist your journaling quest. But at least give journaling a try, because in the long run, you will be glad you did.

Thank you. I will try putting things in writing. I have not thought of writing my feelings and how I grieve. I only knew about the ways of coping by talking to someone. Once again thank you for sharing.

From the day Joanna died, I happened upon this bereavement site. For me, it's as good as any notebook for putting my feelings in writing, with the benefit that I sometimes get constructive comments on the content of what I've written. This feels llike getting advice from a friend. I know that people who read me understand where I'm coming from, so I don't feel that anything I write is unusual or unexpected in this period of bereavement

hi kathy my name is sawsan and iam reading your essays i have lost my brother in a car accident in arizona five years ago i know how u feel about loss ,till now i suffer from anxiety and fear i feel its long time and i am still anxious sometimes and frightened i am tryinng to be strong and go ahead in life .,his wife has moved on and she is helping me to move on in life.i have a lot of spare time my children are out of the house working and living abroad and empty nest syndrom is affecting me .

Sawsan

Sawsan,
I'm feeling anxious because I haven't looked on this site for a while and so havn't seen your entry; not because I don't cry and all of those things, but because I'm moving away from that shocked state I was in. Sawsan, You have seen in me what you have seen in yourself and I'm glad and sad. With help, you seem to know what is right for you and to be able to live with your bereavement. Best thing of all, your'e writing about it. Hope to hear from you soon, then I'll be pleased to read what you write. I'll also be pleased if you don't write. You should know what I mean... Your entry also makes me think that we should not leave the bereavement process behind so totally that we forget people who are still living it. I know dealing with bereavement is like a fiddler's elbow, up and down, but I'd be pleased to hear about your good days and bad days.