david,
i think most of us understand. you are not the sort of people who change just for change’s sake.
you do music with heart. so we listen to your music with heart.
i believe those who listen with heart can understand your music, even if they are not so good at expressing as you do. also, they can understand that you're changing and growing.
as you know, the reason why we love you is that we love your music, but that's not the whole. we adore your gift, and the way you use it.
we know you express your mind in your music. we listen to it, and then we konw about your mind. it is a way in which we communicate.
you said you experience a lot of self-doubt, confusion, frustration and depression. i just want to say, no matter what you do, no matter what changes you make in your music, we just support, support and support you, now and forever.