October 23, 2015 – Page 4 – Momentary Lapse Of Sanity

Why Journal?

“At times of writing I never try to think of what I have said before. My aim is not to be consistent with my previous statements on a given question, but to be consistent with truth as it may present itself to me at a given moment. The result has been that I have grown from truth to truth.” ~Mahatma Gandhi

Journaling enables the writer to try various techniques that can lead to self-discovery through a process of expression and reflection. The diary is a place where you can express yourself without inhibition: feelings, thoughts, worries, dreams, fantasies, and goals; to recognize and alter self-defeating habits of the mind, and come to know and feel compassion for who you really are. Journaling helps you understand and resolve your past, discover joy in the present, and aid you in creating your own future. It’s a way to…

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October 23, 2015 facetioussoup aka MLWA

The Value of Journaling

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October 23, 2015 facetioussoup aka MLWA

Child of domestic violence survivor

Momentary Lapse Of Sanity

As a child who grew up with domestic violence, I had to go to school and work and carry on in life as if everything was always okay. Secretly inside my thoughts were always to how my mom is at home. Will she be alive when I come home. Will my dad kill my mom today. I have always lived with paranoia and worry. Worry. I worry so much to this day. I have come to the conclusion that I have PTSD. I always think people are fighting. At the playgrounds at school, I watch children playing and my mind sees them fighting. I always worry everywhere I go if people are fighting. It’s just my life something I don’t think I will ever be able to shake. Whenever things are bad in my adult life I smile, laugh and my outward appearance shows that life is grand! My nicknames…

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