Such good advice. There was a podcaster I used to listen to who said something similar and it's stuck with me. "The stories you tell yourself the most are the stories you believe the most." It caused me to examine all the bad stories about myself that were swirling in my head at the time. Sometimes I still catch myself repeating them.

You're a remarkable person, Chris. I applaud you for sharing the gritty details of your story here. I wish you continued healing and much success.