The wound is critical for creating dimensional characters and, thus layered stories. Ah, the masks we wear. We all have them because it’s impossible to be fully human and devoid of cracks.
We all have a wound. In fact if you make it past childhood you’re probably carrying around more than carry-on baggage (more than ONE wound). Yet, therein lies the conundrum for those who long to become writers. We’re all cracked, damaged, dinged yet simultaneously bombarded by countless conflicting messages.
It’s okay to cry, darling. Just next time wear the waterproof mascara. You’re a mess.
Many of us are the walking wounded, encouraged to embrace our flaws, experience all our emotions…but then cover them up because no one wants to see that. Jeez!
This ‘logic’ is absurd enough in life, but for authors we must choose the painful path if we hope to write the great stories, the ones that change people and endure. Perfect, flawless, normal and well-adjusted spell death for fiction. Superb stories provide a safe place for readers to ‘feel and heal’ and our job is to deliver that.
Yet, this comes at a price. I know! Always a catch.
Writer's Treasure Chest 
I’ve often looked back on my life experiences, both good and painful, for inspiration to make characters and situation more relatable. And yes, those painful ones can really be treasure troves as well a emotionally satisfying to write about. It’s kind of a therapy in some ways to me.
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I think, it’s emotionally helpful to many. Look at all the books that are written by victims of all sorts. We writers work and grow with our projects.
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