An individual recounts the moment they walked away from a drug deal and reflects on how their life would've been different if they had taken a different decision. However, 16 months later, they got involved in a conflict over a drug deal they refused to make and ended up being sentenced for second degree murder.
The speaker discusses coping mechanisms for dealing with trauma, including journaling and therapy, and acknowledges the long and difficult process of healing.
The speaker discusses their past experiences with studying the mind and being in the military, including encounters with chapels.
Overcoming a significant setback can create a sense of inner confidence and self-assurance that comes from conquering defeat. While humans are not naturally inclined to set extremely high expectations for themselves, learning resilience and planning your next move can lead to victory.
The prevalence of domestic and community violence is tied to untreated trauma in men. Educating men on healing their emotional and traumatic wounds is imperative, as many harmful actions stem from unhealed pain.
The first step to overcome one's past is by choosing better meanings and a better story for it. By purposely viewing one's past in a positive way, it is possible to create a better future.