"In order for the light to shine so brightly, the darkness must be present." ~Francis Bacon
I know for me personally, so much of my life has been in extreme darkness, but I like to think that now I can be thankful for those times, recognize the lighter times and be more appreciative and thankful for them. Plus, I love dark art and music, so it's good to be able to pull from the dark moments in creativity! :)
I hope that whatever is going on with you, that you are able to use the darker times in your life towards something positive.