Music is a very unique art form, allowing each and every person to express themselves without judgement. No matter what genre of music you are into, you will always feel like you are a part of something bigger. Music has saved many of lives, including my own. Until I found music, I never felt like I had a place to fit in or be liked. Most people cannot understand how listening to a band can help you get out of a dark space, but until it happens to them, it isn't a feeling that can truly be put into words. As soon as I found hardcore music, I knew that I was a part of a bigger community of people, one that doesn't care whether you're gay, straight, white, black, old, or young. I owe a lot of my strength, spirit and passion to a few bands in particular. Stick To Your Guns and Letlive are the main two that inspired me to take control of my life and make a difference within myself and the world around me. I have seen these bands live at least a dozen times and I am brought to tears every single time because of their passion and the differences they strive to create. The members of these two bands are remarkable people, who are very intelligent, and work everyday to send the message that every single life matters, regardless of any differenences between people, and that the earth is seeing the effects of the hate man-kind has put out. I feel that music has the ability to change people's ideas on what is right and wrong, and allowing them to become part of the change. If you haven't heard of either of these bands, please give them a listen, it may not be for you but they could help influence a change within yourself. Personally, there is nothing that can beat seeing either one of them live, but recordings are second best! Thank you to all the bands that have given me purpose and helped me create a better lifestyle for myself. Remember, you are never alone, and there is always someone or something to can turn to in times of need, mine just happens to music!