September Spotlight Blog for Young Siblings
Being a sibling to a disabled brother or sister can bring up all kinds of feelings – some are easy to talk about, some are harder to put into words. Sometimes it helps to get those feelings out in a different way. That’s where journalling can help.
Have you heard of journalling? It’s when you write (or draw) in a notebook about how you’re feeling and what you’ve been doing during the day.
Getting your thoughts out on paper can be a good way to work through tough emotions and calm a busy mind. It can also help to write down two or three things you are thankful for each day. They can be small things – like talking to a friend, eating a snack you love, or watching your favourite TV show. Focusing on a few positives doesn’t take away difficult feelings, but it can give your mind a little rest when things feel hard.
Journalling doesn’t have to be just words either. You could draw a picture, doodle, or stick in photos and pictures that mean something to you.
If you’re not sure where to start, you could try finishing one of these sentences:
⭐ Today I felt….
⭐ Something that made me smile today was…
⭐Thank you for…
⭐ One thing I wish people understood is…
If you haven’t tried journalling before, why not give it a go? Lots of siblings have told us they find it a really calming thing to do 😊
