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My question is: for all of you going through hell right now, or for all of you who have experienced really bad things in your life-- how has art helped you? What do you like to do to express yourself? I want to hear stories about your life- what you've been through- and art. I want to know if anybody out there is like me in that way.

I know it doesn't sound like this post fits in with the topic, but bear with me here. For all of you finding yourself, discovering or experimenting with your sexuality, being persecuted for being yourself, getting teased or ridiculed for your sexual preference or how you like to dress, talk, or act... this is for you. My question is this: have any of you turned to art for comfort, expression, as a means for release, as something to turn to when you have nothing else, et cetera? I want to hear st…

I know, it sounds like it doesn't relate to the topic. But, listen. I've been through self-harm and trouble like this, I know what it's like. The one thing that helped me stay--well, alive-- is art. Music, painting, and poetry, for me. So my question is: for all of you going through hell right now, do any of you turn to it? I want to hear stories about your life- what you've been through- and art. Any artists out there?