Therapy helped me become aware of patterns in my behavior—attitudes that harmed me repeatedly in certain situations and relationships. Before, I would blame my environment or others, not realizing that change always starts with oneself. I learned that if I change, everything around me changes as well.

This mindset made me emotionally independent and spared me much suffering. I now surround myself with better people because I am better and because I recognize who genuinely supports me. I quickly spot situations that threaten my integrity and distance myself from anything that doesn’t serve me. I’ve learned to ask myself: “Is this what I want for myself? Why am I doing this?”—and to make decisions that align more closely with my true desires.