journaling can be a opening to many middle schoolers-or anyone-that have trouble expressing them self. There are many different types of journals-nature journal, religious journal, diary, etc.-that you can write down your emotions, religion or secrets in. Many people journal, and there are many famous journals-Fever 1793, Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Journaling effects many peoples lives
One of the benefits in journaling is that if some one is going through troubles then they can write them down and get them out. This can help because when you need to "get something off your chest" you can write it down. You can also. This can also relive stress-work, kids, money, etc.