Hi Spike
only a couple of years, they make a big difference up to your early 20s but after that not so much. Since no one is under 30 here (even old man Drew), it’s all pretty much of a muchness
There are so many issues to deal with here. Both the written and visual art space have major problems with “creative” output. Wonky fingers and AI hallucinations are issues that don’t seem to go away. IP theft is something the tech industry doesn’t want to acknowledge. There is a long long list of things that need to be sorted.
This is a tough time… be kind to yourself, be fair to yourself… your sadness is a measure of how much you care. Yes it sucks bigtime but for me it’s a clear message about the love you have for her.