Yep, I find your words to pretty much reflect what I've been thinking lately. A lot of hard work and little pieces of our soul (so to say) go on our creative endeavors, which a lot of times remain obscure and known mostly to us (even if people play it). I find the intimate relationship the creator has with its creation actually interesting, as I find myself nowadays in the role of the creator and not consumer. And not just the creating it part, but releasing it into the world as well. Even if it's just a silly little game, or story or any other medium of expression.
I agree with everything you've said, but that last paragraph is food for thought and I'll have to ruminate on it for a while. "Getting something out that would otherwise go unsaid" - thank you for sharing your insights.