It must've been a horrible experience for you and your son! I'm really glad he is okay and I hope that with time (and writing), you are or will be better.

Yes, writing is an incredibly efficient method of healing your wounds. I didn't believe that, before joining Steemit - I had heard a lot of writers speak of how it helps them and all its therapeutic benefits, but nothing in me resonated, I guess. But since I got to this wonderful place, I've come to really believe in it and my first reaction now, when someone is angry or sad, is 'write about it'.
Wonderful article, @arbitrarykitten, as always! Thank you!