“Monsters Don't Sleep Under Your Bed, They Scream Inside Of Your Head”

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Coming from a life of almost total solitude and independence is undoubtedly a rare thing, and I can appreciate how it may not be valued.  Not realizing the extent of the changes that I would face upon giving up my independence, or the changes that were expected of me, the only thing I could do is hold my emotions in.  Unfortunately, it wasn’t that simple.  However, when I discovered a vehicle for converting my emotions into something less destructive, it was as if a door had opened.  When I finally reached my breaking point, these puppets gave me a way to express how I was feeling, even if I was unable to deal with the reality of what was causing me to feel so helpless. “Monsters Don't Sleep Under Your Bed, They Scream Inside Of Your Head” is my way of coping with the feelings I am faced with.