The context of the following conversation is Quinn made an entry in their journal, and finally got it off their chest.:
Quinn says I wrote about my experience in my journal.  I feel so much better now..
The friend responds It always feels better to get it out however way you can..
Quinn responds My journal is like my best friend.  I just write in it whenever I am upset..
The friend responds That's amazing you have an outlet..
Quinn responds Once I've written down, I feel like I can move on..
The friend responds It's good to be able to let things go..