From the Heart: Journal Entries

Uncensor journaling is a great exercise to express your thoughts and feelings on paper – it clears the chatter out of your head, and it allows you to speak your truth. I’m going to provide excerpts of my five-minute journaling and the statement I used to allow the words to flow. Grab your journal, pen, and set your timer – make this a daily habit to clear and speak your mind!

✍️ Featured Journal Entries

💭 What Do I Care About…

What I care most about is my children’s happiness and mine as well.
I care that we are living fulfilled lives full of laughter, love, and smiles.
I care that my children are embracing their childhood by watching the smallest things and finding appreciation in them.
I care about myself, how I feel, and my spirituality; ensuring my soul is in align with my passion and life path.
I care about how others’ feel and how I can help them work through problems so they can live a happier life.
I care about my family and friends; how are they doing, what can I do to help them.
I care about my huskies and making sure they are always happy and fed with lots of treats.
I care about how people may perceive me and my family especially being a widow and how I am raising my three kids.
I care about our future and making sure I am providing stability for my children.

💔 I Am Sad About…

My husband.
My children won’t know or remember their father.
How I think people view me because of my husband’s suicide.
People’s perceptions of life, other people, politics separating people.
I had to walk away from a job I enjoyed and the potential of growing into a Human Resource position.
How some people overlook help while showing favoritism to their friends or closer connections causing others to give up and feel unwanted/unliked.
It feels like I lost three years with my children because of being lost, not present, and in grief over losing David.
I had to move away from North Carolina and restart my entire life, so my children could have a great foundation to the start of their life.

💛 I Love Myself Because…

I love myself because I’m open minded.
I love myself because I’m learning more about myself and growing more appreciative.
I love myself because I have a giving heart and want to help others, plus watch them succeed.
I love myself because I see the bigger picture.

I love myself because I listen to others and myself – I know when it is time to relax.
I love myself because I stay true to myself, while keeping integrity a key part of my life.
I have a great intuition that I’m learning how to trust.
I’m creative. I created a beautiful family and am raising outstanding children.
I’m embracing life more.
I have great family and friends who support us.
I give myself ‘me’ time.
I’m able to be alone and not dependent on anyone.
I will try anything.
I’m overcoming fears.
I try to do what is best.
I understand the more love you radiate the more love you shall receive.

✨ Want to Share Your Own Entry?

We welcome journal entries from anyone navigating emotional healing — whether from loss, trauma, mental health struggles, or quiet personal growth. You don’t need to be a writer. You just need to be real.

✅ What’s Allowed in a Journal Entry

You may submit:

  • Personal reflections or emotional thoughts

  • Letters to a loved one you’ve lost

  • Notes about grief, healing, or inner growth

  • Pieces about parenting through loss

  • Short quotes or affirmations that helped you

  • Honest moments of sadness, strength, or hope

📝 Word Count:
Entries should be between 50 and 600 words.

🚫 Please do not submit:

  • Hate speech

  • Promotional content

  • Targeted attacks or political opinions

  • Graphic descriptions or profanity (unless contextually appropriate)

All entries are reviewed prior to publishing.

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