MY BRAVE SAD DAYS
Journaling for Children & Young People
Life is full of ups and downs — bright days, brave days, and sometimes sad days. This space is here for all of them.
Welcome to My Brave Sad Days
A journal-led space for emotional awareness, confidence, and self-understanding.
Through journaling and storytelling, you’ll find guidance for navigating life’s ups and downs with courage and kindness.
Journaling, gently
There’s no right or wrong way to journal at My Brave Sad Days.
Who is My Brave Sad Days for?
Children who feel deeply or carry a lot inside
Young people finding their way through change and strong feelings
Parents looking for gentle ways to support emotional wellbeing
Educators who value reflection, creativity, and care
Where to begin…
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For Stories, reflections, and ways of writing — for those finding their way.
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Hold, Notice, Trust.
Hold the quiet, notice the voice, trust the knowing.
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Journaling is your space to experiment, express, and grow. There are many journaling styles to explore.
Explore our range of services designed to help you move forward with confidence, wherever you're headed next.
Over time, journaling can help you:
Trust your inner voice — learning to notice and listen to what feels true for you
Find balance — understanding your thoughts, energy, and emotions, and what helps you feel steady
Grow confidence — recognising your strengths and your own way of moving through the world
Reconnect with wonder — noticing nature, feelings, and the quiet magic of everyday life
Hi, I’m Hannah
Author, illustrator, and journaling mentor.
For as long as I can remember, notebooks have been how I make sense of the world.
My work gently blends reflective writing, creativity, and nature-based wisdom to support emotional wellbeing in children and young people.
Alongside the resources you’ll find here, I also offer a small number of guided journaling spaces for those who’d like a little more support.
Online journaling workshops
Small group sessions
1:1 journal mentoring for young people (ages 14–16)
Posts & Prompts
For Stories, reflections, and ways of writing — for those finding their way.
Your story, waiting
You don’t have to know what to write yet.
Just pick up a pen and find a notebook that feels like yours.
A few blank pages are enough to begin.
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My Brave Sad Days
Free Online Course
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My Brave Sad Days
Online Signature Course
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Mindful Writing
Free Guide
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Substack
Journaling: The Call