Reader Spotlight: 'Journaling to Cope'

Thanks to Patch blogger, Linda Burhans for adding some insight to a popular pasttime: journaling.

In her most recent entry entitled Journaling to Cope, Burhans writes about how to "get those feelings down and out" and why it is important.

The post includes this passage:

"When caring for my mother the last eighteen months of her life, many times writing in my journal was the only time I had to take care of me.  Providing care to someone you love is a stressful time as you are not only providing physical and emotional care for your loved one, you are also dealing with your own feelings and emotions.  Many caregivers use journaling as an outlet for their stress.  Journaling is a wonderful tool you can use to help you cope with this difficult time."

Read more of Burhans' blog posts here.

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