Writing to Remember: The Healing Power of Honest Journaling

“You don’t need all the answers to start writing. You just need a little space—and the courage to show up.”

That line from my conversation with Karen Wilson stuck with me.

My friend Gabrielle W⭐ connected us and shared about her work, and I had to meet this amazing human with such a deep narrative around the power of story and journaling.

We sat down to talk about her new book, Protective Love: A Journal of 52 Lessons, and what unfolded was a deep, moving conversation about the kind of journaling that doesn’t aim to fix, but to hold.

The kind that gives you permission to be honest, even messy.

The kind her mother modeled, and the kind she’s now offering to others.

Karen’s journal is more than a book—it’s a place to remember, reflect, and restore.

Whether you’re seasoned at journaling or just beginning, her story reminds us that every word we write is a small deposit in our own humanity.

You can watch the full episode at Risingauthors.com.

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