Definitely hear this. The experiences that cause the most harm are usually the ones that require the most growth in order to survive. That does not mean that people who hurt us get to take responsibility for our own creativity and resourcefulness. It does mean, however, that we have an innate desire to escape pain--which means pain has a purpose, too.

I do think that reading her work served a purpose in my life. I think just about everything I've ever done has served a purpose. However, the fact that her audience is falling fast shows the world has moved on--just as self-love is more popular than Weight Watchers, because self-discipline is no longer the skill that feels most relevant.