My friend loves this saying: An experience doesn’t have to be nice, as long as it’s intense. I kind of hate when he says it. But at times of hurting, I remember, and it makes me go all ironic and sarcastic and I become able to find dark humour and absurdity in the situation. And that allows me to appreciate that my life is rich and colourful, even if it’s not always positive. It gives me stories to tell.