"I did not think that I was angry, but clearly anger was reflected in my writing. I did not think that I had been affected emotionally, but it was clear from my writing that I was still very emotional about the trial some six months after it ended"

This quote by Christopher Darden reflects the power of contacting disclose our true feelings. Even though he did not assume he was mad, his writing showed that he was still very emotional concerning the trial six months after it finished. This suggests that also when we are not knowingly aware of our feelings, they can still be shared in our writing. It also shows that our emotions can linger long after an occasion has actually passed, which writing can be an effective tool for handling and also comprehending our feelings. Creating can be a method to share our feelings in a secure and useful way, and can assist us to gain insight into our very own feelings.