I regret that my use of the word disturbs you, and probably others as well. I thought that by saying that art is an addiction that NURTURES the artist and BUILDS community created a very different perspective on the meaning of addiction, despite that in reality addiction distorts the individual and damages the community. It was insensitive.
It would certainly have been more hip to say that I’m obsessed, but alas, I’m not hip!
Thanks for helping me clarify my thoughts, Pam