westernbird,I've been journaling for years. I'm sure my family knows. They see me sitting at the kitchen table with my Bible, folder and journal in the morning. I don't think they've ever cracked the journal. [Wink] Mine ismore of a prayer journal so even if they did they would only read how much I care and pray for them.

I wouldn't leave your journal sitting around if you are going to write about topics you don't want them to read. Journaling is so healthy for the journaler, but can be dangerous for those who snoop.