I'm a survivor of IV drug abuse, childhood abuse & neglect, and multiple suicide attempts. These experiences have shown me how deeply our perceptions can shape our suffering. Throughout my recovery journey, I’ve learned some crucial lessons that have helped me heal and grow. Understanding how we see the world and recognizing that our worldview is subjective were pivotal steps in my healing process. Often, we are unaware that our minds absorb patterns and behaviors over time, which can contribute to our suffering. #### About this blog This blog is a collection of the most important ideas and lessons I’ve learned over many years of experience, mistakes, and research. Each page represents a separate concept that was crucial to my recovery. I’ve distilled these key ideas because they were all prerequisites for me to make the shift into recovery. Each idea is important on its own, but together they form a comprehensive understanding of my recovery process. Feel free to explore the content freely. Use the 'Interactive Graph' in the top right corner to see how different ideas are connected. Click on the nodes to delve deeper into each topic. #### Start here To begin, I recommend starting with this key insight: [[Trauma changes how we act and behave]] <span style="color: #CDC5BB;">*Note: blog is a work in progress*</span>