Understand

People say my stories are sad. (Well, it's not entirely true, as sometimes my stories have a positive ending or they have no ending at all so that the reader can think in his or her own way). I was wondering why, very often. Maybe I need, through writing, get rid of my negative emotions? But is it fair, to give them to readers, instead of just making them disappear? Or am I not ready to write about happiness? Or do I think that people don't enjoy reading positive things? Because for them, usually, it's easier to identify themselves with characters that have experienced difficult times, situations and feelings? Or perhaps I think that it's easier to demonstrate (or express) certain things in sad themes? Or perhaps it's easier for people to realise important issues after they're shocked, saddened or moved? Perhaps.

What I know for sure is that I don't want to leave readers with a feeling of sadness, hopelessness or despair. I hope I never did because this is not the point and I do not want this. I think I want people to learn. And... understand.