17+ ‘adversity’ Writing Prompts
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Journal of Gratitude
Reflect on a time when mental health challenges led you to appreciate the things you took for granted.
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Ascending the Mountain
Describe a personal challenge you have overcome, drawing parallels to climbing a mountain.
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Triumphant Transformation
Describe a personal hardship or challenge you faced and how it changed you for the better.
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Lessons from the Field
Write about important life lessons gained from participating or following sports.
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End of Civilization
In a post-apocalyptic world where cities are desserted and resources scarce, narrate your journey of survival as one of the few remaining humans.
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Silver Linings in Space
You are an astronaut and your spaceship has been lost in space. Write a diary entry detailing your situation and survival strategy.
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Lunar Escape
Write about an unexpected malfunction on your spaceship that leaves you stranded on the moon.
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Endless Echo
Write a story about a character who discovers that every sound they make echoes indefinitely.
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The Underdog Story
Write about an underdog in sports or games, they can be real or fictional, and their journey to victory.
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Breaking Boundaries
Narrate a story about two individuals from drastically different backgrounds breaking past societal barriers to form an unlikely friendship.
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Archive of Recovery
Write about how the healing process after a family loss or illness looked for you and your family.
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Journey to Adoption
Write about the process and journey that brought you or a family member to the point of adoption.
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Penned Progress
Choose a period of significant growth within your family, detailing the struggles, the growth, and how this now features in your family’s identity.
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Tales of Triumph & Trial
Pen down a challenging situation your family has faced and how your family values played a role in overcoming it.
