If you could speak to the person who caused your relationship trauma, what would you say to them? What do you wish they understood about the pain they caused?
How to approach this prompt
Name the emotion first, then explore where you feel it in your body. Write towards understanding, not resolution.
- ✦ Set aside at least 20–30 minutes in a quiet space.
- ✦ Be gentle with yourself — this prompt may bring up strong emotions.
- ✦ It's okay to pause, breathe, and come back to it later.
- ✦ Consider re-reading what you wrote the next day for additional insights.
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