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The Journey of Reflection: Understanding Trauma Through Art

Throughout her life, the speaker has maintained a practice of journaling and diary writing, a habit instilled by her mother, an English major. The mother encouraged her to articulate her thoughts and emotions, which became particularly significant as the speaker worked on her album. However, she faced challenges in expressing a myriad of emotions and experiences from her past. Capturing complex feelings and translating them into a few simple lines proved to be a daunting task.