Dear Amy,

I am sorry to hear about what has happened to you in the past. I think that you do need to find your way of helping you get through this. It doesn't have to be writing or painting, although I know it works for many people. You mentioned that you like riding horses. That is awesome! I find that I do my best thinking...get this...shoveling snow! Anyway, you know what motivates you, what makes you get your thoughts going. Find it and stick with it. Working with a thearpist is a great way of untangling some things, but knowing that you can do some work on your own is very empowering!