Hi there! I'm sorry to hear that the 5 Minute Journal app is crashing on your iPad. That can be quite frustrating. Let’s see if we can get this resolved together.

Here are a few steps you can try to troubleshoot the issue:

1. Force Close the App: Sometimes, simply closing the app can help. To do this, double-click the Home button (or swipe up from the bottom of the screen if you don't have a Home button), find the 5 Minute Journal app, and swipe it up off the screen.

2. Restart Your iPad: A quick restart can clear up temporary glitches. To restart, press and hold the power button and either volume button until you see the slider to turn off your device. After it's off, wait a few seconds and then turn it back on.

3. Check for App Updates: Make sure you have the latest version of the 5 Minute Journal app. Open the App Store, go to the "Updates" tab, and see if there’s an update available for the app. If there is, tap "Update."

4. Update iOS: Given that you’re using iOS 17.5.1, it’s worth checking for any new updates. Go to Settings > General > Software Update. If a new version of iOS is available, download and install it.

5. Reinstall the App: If the problem persists, you might want to delete and then reinstall the app. To do this, press and hold the 5 Minute Journal app icon until the options appear, then select Remove App. After that, you can reinstall it from the App Store.

Please give these steps a try and let me know how it goes. If the issue remains after trying these, we can explore more advanced options together. Are you satisfied with the steps I've provided?