Writing has always been a hobby of mine. I love to take all of the old notebooks that I used for school and fill them with my inner thoughts, song lyrics, quotes that shake me to the core and the stories of my life. I have always loved school assignments where I could write about anything that I wanted to. I love pouring my heart and soul into an essay and seeing myself in a story. I have had my fair share of writers block along the way and a lot of trouble figuring out where to start but once I find the inspiration that I need, I never stop. I love opening up a fresh notebook or word document and spilling my thoughts into it. Getting my thoughts onto paper has always helped me to better understand the thoughts that are inside of my head. It helps me to gain clarity in a difficult situation and to rid myself of the thoughts that keep me up at night. I write to keep myself sane. I write to help myself feel better when I am feeling sad and I can’t figure out why. I write to hopefully inspire others to do so. I write to get my anger and sadness out in a healthy way rather then keeping it all inside, I sit down with pen and paper and write it out. It helps me to see that what I was overthinking about was not such a big deal after all. It helps me to write down the things that I need to hear. It mostly comes in the form of quotes and song lyrics for the times when I can’t find the words myself, I seek them in songs. Writing is so therapeutic for me. It is an escape from the world and from myself at times. I sit down with my headphones in and the music blasting and I just write until I can’t write anymore. Writing has helped me through some of the toughest times of my life. It has helped me to find the emotions and words that I need to get through it. It helps me to keep my head above the water when I feel like I am sinking. I don’t do it for the praise from others, I do it for myself and for others when they need it. Writing is my oasis, my lifeline, my voice, writing is me. Writing is what makes me feel every single emotion in the world at once. It helps me breathe and brings light into the darkness of my soul when it needs to or it brightens up the joy that I feel. It brings me peace. It brings me joy and it keeps me centered. If you need a way to escape, I suggest writing, it works for me and maybe it will work for you too. Pick up a pen and paper and let the words flow.