I started writing in some of my darkest years. I was engaging in self-injury but needed a healthier outlet. A friend of mine got me started. I seem to write best when I am depressed or am going through a tough situation. When I started writing, I didn't have anyone "safe" I could express myself to. The pen and paper seemed to be my best friends, they didn't talk back but allowed me to express myself in a heathier manner. Poetry is something I enjoy but can't write unless I feel inspired.