Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.
When I think of myself at 15, even 17, I could simply not have done this work on an international level and travel all the time, take care of myself and not feel lost. I feel very happy that this is happening now, and not 10 years ago, as I feel stronger as a person.
As a writer, it's disheartening to write books that you pour your soul into and not have them distributed widely enough to find their audience.