The thing about trauma is that although it puts us in a seemingly inescapable chokehold, it also has the power to sculpt our souls into something beautiful.When I think of all the works of art I cherish most, they always seem to birth from a spirit that’s in mourning.
Amy Winehouse wouldn’t have had much of a career if it weren’t for her drawing from personal experiences with depression, addiction, and heartbreak.
Van Gogh also found ways to channel his heartbreak and unrequited love into magnificent masterpieces. I wonder if our most beloved artists, singers, poets, and authors would be known today if it weren’t for their tender histories.I’ve interacted with a rare breed of individuals who’ve managed to escape hardship for the majority of.
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