It's actually been very helpful.

I had been taking high levels of multiple drugs for much of the past year.

I've meet quite a few people that I'd enjoy getting to know better.

The antagonists, particularly the emotion-driven, irrational ones are sort of like sparring in the dojo before a tournament.

It flexes my mind, pushes me sometimes (not often enough, though Honus is fun to engage) and also allows me to acknowledge my errors, make corrections, practice inter-personal skills, and when required to be humble and apologize.

It's somewhat dis-heartening how few others are sufficiently at ease or seeking self-awareness to be able to 'acknowledge errors, make corrections and apologize.'
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