Writing has always been a form of self-imposed therapy and catharsis for me, so it's gotten a great deal easier over the years to talk about "my trip to Hell and back." Also, the more i document my own internal struggles on paper or computer, the easier it is to track my progress.

It's such a delight to realise that just when i think i've gotten everything figured out, i'll read a book or even just a single passage that helps me evaluate my experiences in a whole new light. i consider that an unexpected and priceless gift from a phenomenal author.