As a content writer crafting texts for work, not pleasure or anything, I never considered writing a hobby or a therapy (though, sure thing, I read a lot about it and even wrote a few articles on how everyday journaling or other practices can save from stress and benefit mental health). But then, 2022 came, and russia invaded my country... After 6 months of the hell in my home, I gave one course of theraupeutic writing a try. And now I can say that writing is therapy, indeed. It can be painful (for me, it was and made me washing with tears every time I wrote something for that course). I faced fears, guilt, hatred, denial, weakness, demons, pain, and death. So, it's cleansing by all means. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful text here!