Yesterday, your tears mingled with your water color paints. Now that you understand the tender edges of your latest art project, it’s time to be extra gentle with yourself. If the subject matter is activating, give yourself plenty of time-outs to regulate and rally these most feral of muses. For inspiration (and moral support) deep dive into the biographies of other artists who transmuted their traumas through their art. Doing so will help remind you you’re in good company.