Hi

I think the difficult times are where we grow and they help create our character. They form a foundation and give us depth.

I like the way you show how difficult times are actually good to relate. I had never thought of it like that. 
That they are stories and are actually harmless enough. That takes away a great deal of the stress and enormity of them.

Perhaps I have quite a few essays up my sleave that are waiting to slip out.

Great insight,
Juliet