I write because:

• no one can tell me "shut up" or "don't say that". Not 'til it's too late, anyway.
• I am my best self when I'm writing consistently.
• I can edit myself before anyone reads it.
• when I'm not writing, I feel dull.
• it keeps me from doing things I probably shouldn't.
• I can make my characters do the things I want to do and probably shouldn't.
• I can speak my truth without pissing anyone off.
• sometimes there's not enough alcohol.
• it helps me process the things I don't understand.
• I like the shit I write better than the shit that's on TV.
• sometimes my soul gets too heavy to carry and needs emptying out.