[Shazbut]

Some of my deepest, darkest days as a teenager were spent listening to the likes of Black Sabbath - "The Wall" by Pink Floyd had to be a classic *depressive* state - but it made me work out that there is always someone worse off than myself! But I found comfort in knowing that someone could voice what I felt in my heart at that time.

I also found having my own identity in choosing a style of dress and music choice that felt akin to my *self*. (Okay, 100's of other kids were dressing the same way or listening to the same music at the time! but then you get a sense of belonging too).

My children dig my music and zany ways - I did away with my emotional baggage with the help of music and, in that, have made way for a happy, easy lifestyle with my own children. Self-expression and being listened too, having people interested in their choices, is the key to happy kids :D

And yes, I thought "Iron Man" was about Ted Hughes' fictional book of the same name!! :p