Quote by Hoda Kotb

From time to time, I'll look back through the personal journals I've scribbled in throughout my life, the keepers of my raw thoughts and emotions. The words poured forth after my dad died, when I went through a divorce, and after I was diagnosed with breast cancer. There are so many what-ifs scribbled on those pages.

From time to time, I'll look back through the personal journ

Summary

This quote reflects on the value and significance of personal journals in capturing raw thoughts and emotions throughout one's life. The author mentions specific life events, such as the loss of their father, a divorce, and a battle with breast cancer, as moments where they turned to their journals to express their deepest emotions. The reference to "what-ifs" suggests that these journals may contain reflections and contemplations about past choices and decisions. Overall, the quote highlights the therapeutic and introspective nature of journaling, as well as its role in processing and documenting challenging experiences.

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By Hoda Kotb

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