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The Healing Power of Journaling and Poetry: A Journey of Self-Discovery
Journaling is more than just recording daily events. It can be a therapeutic practice that helps people understand their emotions and build self-acceptance. In my book, It Don't Hurt Now: My Journey of Self-Love and Self-Acceptance , I used journal excerpts to reveal my personal growth through writing. The act of putting thoughts on paper allows for reflection on pain, healing, and resilience. The Therapeutic Benefits of Journaling Some key benefits of journaling and its heal

Christie A. Cruise, PhD
Jan 63 min read


Journeying Through Words: The Birth of ‘Thick Black Lines’
Greetings, dear readers! Cast your minds back to 2021, when I embarked on what was supposed to be a 12-month sabbatical to breathe life...

Christie A. Cruise, PhD
Jan 7, 20243 min read
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