Identity

Although I desired to keep posts on this section of the site from reading like journal entries, perhaps that is an unreasonable goal when discussing the matter of my recovery and evolving mental state. Nearly a month has elapsed since I last wrote here, perhaps the break was necessary. The month has been turbulent, characterized by leaps forward and steps backwards.

Keeping this public record of my thoughts and experiences has forced me to consider the issue of anonymity. Originally, instinctively, I posted anonymously. The more prudent route. Eventually, two things inclined me to reconsider this choice. First of all, several discussions with friends lead me to wonder whether anonymity or exposure presents a greater obstacle to honesty. Also, as my ability to play the saxophone and compose music resurfaces, I have thought about the role that these writings, thoughts, experiences have in my art.