Transforming My Life for True Happiness: A Journey Begins
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Chapter 1: A Wake-Up Call
It was a day like no other, and I knew it had to mark the beginning of significant changes in my life…
I kicked off my 49th birthday with an unexpected plunge into despair. Trigger warnings for discussions surrounding self-harm and suicidal thoughts are necessary here. That morning, I found myself on my bathroom floor, sick and overwhelmed, using my favorite knife in an act of self-harm.
At 9:00 AM, I begrudgingly joined a Teams meeting, struggling to present a report on the monthly accounts. This was despite my earlier request to my manager to send the figures via email. My stammering led to a migraine, and I ended up back on the bathroom floor, grappling with the aftereffects for most of the night.
In that moment of clarity, I realized it was time for a change.
I’ve spent countless resources on medical help—doctors, scans, medications, and therapy. I’ve delved into v