I had no desire to see the movie (kids' movies aren't really my thing), but I ended up seeing it when all the other choices available were even worse. I'm so happy I did. I felt like, for the first time ever, my experiences of isolation and fear of myself as a child who was told she was insane (and alway would be)…

I found the movie to be a really good representation of what it's like to grow up with a bipolar diagnosis. The way the princess was afraid to hurt people, the way she couldn't control her power, etc.

I have been struggling with guilt over buying food for a few years now, to the point that not buying it (for no "real" reason than that spending money makes me anxious) has affected my health and scholastic success. Thank you for including your last line. It just triggered a mini-epiphany for me.

Rude.