Yes, baring the soul is the job of the artist. Honestly, I just got to a point emotionally where I realized that this was the best thing i had that I could offer the world. I hope to get better over time.
I think the coolest part about writing so vulnerably is the connections that can be made; authentically. (And I am sure people hate my work as much as some people like it).
RE: Turning spines into snakes.