communicating through art and music

I began writing music when I was 12. It has always been instrumental music. A few years ago I made music for me to fall asleep to. Even though the goal was to make beautiful music, it all had a hint of sadness to it. Since my dx, I am seeing life from a different perspective and am now wondering if the music expression has really been some alters trying to communicate. Perhaps the non verbal ones?

After completing my music project, I couldn't bring myself to write anymore. Something about the process was really draining for me. I have been considering making music again for the purpose of letting the altars express themselves.

Thoughts? Anyone else doing this exercise purposefully? If so, what have your experiences been? Is it helpful?

I have not written music, but I have done a lot of painting and drawing as a way to let my kids communicate with me or simply just express what was going on for them. Sometimes they communicated information about memories, but most commonly the art was just about their feelings. It was tremendously helpful for me before I was able to develop enough of a relationship with my kids so that they could trust me enough to communicate directly.