I don't think it is a sad entry at all, but one that gives hope. Hope and knowledge that out of a dark place in your past, you are able to evolve into the beauty that is you today. An artist creating beautiful art from her heart.

I have come across similar exercises in my own art journey, but I honestly don't think that I have dug quite that deep (yet).

I love your painting in all its detail (and I am very happy to see that you are not 'selling' it for a couple of $$ like so many others). I know from my own work how meditative drawing these kinds of details are. I love doing it a lot!