Healing for Abuse Survivors
The Remnants Journal is a place where those healing from childhood adversity, abuse, or domestic violence can find encouragement, restoration, and hope. Through personal stories, life lessons, faith-filled reflections, and creative inspiration, readers are invited to explore their journeys and discover beauty in every season.
Founded by L.M. Carleton, The Remnants Journal grew from Abuse Journal, a blog that chronicled the journey through the darkness. Today, The Remnants Journal continues that journey by focusing on healing, rebuilding, faith, creativity, and learning to live beyond the wounds of the past.
Whether through reflective writing, handmade journals, creative projects, or quiet moments in nature, this is a place to slow down, gather the scattered pieces, and embrace the hope found in every new season.
Mending the Pieces. Finding Beauty in Every Season.
Where You Can Begin
Healing doesn’t follow a straight path; begin wherever you are.
What was Hidden
A place for the stories we carried secretly.
When Truth Finds Its Voice
Where awareness begins gently and honestly.
The Work of Mending
Small steps. Courage. Returning to yourself.
Walking in Freedom
Live differently, walk in freedom, a step at a time.
Recent Reflections
Remnants from the journey shared as they are lived.
- Reflecting on an Abusive Parent’s Struggles
It’s difficult to reflect on the problems of an abusive parent when you’re in the middle of the recovery storm. I remember feelings of bitterness, anger, and resentment surfacing many times throughout my writing journey. Bitterness had taken root in my heart long before adulthood. I struggled to… Read more: Reflecting on an Abusive Parent’s Struggles - Creating Nature-Inspired Art Journal PagesDiscover how to create nature-inspired art journal pages with watercolor, stamps, and stencils. More than a mixed-media tutorial, this creative reflection invites you to slow down, embrace the beauty of nature, and enjoy the process of creating one layer at a time. Art journaling is one of my… Read more: Creating Nature-Inspired Art Journal Pages
- My Crafting JourneyHi, I’m Linda, a creative blogger from Upstate New York. Creativity has always been one of the ways I find peace in the middle of life’s challenges. Working with beautiful colors, patterned papers, and handmade creations helps quiet my mind and restore my spirit. I enjoy creating jewelry… Read more: My Crafting Journey
- The Remnants of My Father Finding Healing Through ForgivenessI have fond memories of my father despite his flaws and the destruction caused. He tried to be a good man, served on the local fire department for years, and was honored at his funeral for service. He toiled in the fields, plowing and planting in spring, and… Read more: The Remnants of My Father Finding Healing Through Forgiveness
Handcrafted Journals
These journals are created as a quiet place to reflect, write, and gather the remnants of your own journey.
Inspired by nature and the slow work of healing, each one is thoughtfully crafted to hold your thoughts, reflections, and the pieces of your story that are still unfolding.
There is no pressure to write perfectly—only space to be honest, process gently, and move at your own pace.
Whether you are exploring new beginnings, healing from the past, or simply making room to reflect, a handcrafted journal can become a trusted companion along the way.
May the beauty of nature inspire you, bring moments of peace, and offer hope for the journey ahead.
