Confronting The Past (2027)

: Reflect on how you reacted to those past hurts. Often, we develop dysfunctional behaviors (e.g., seeking false confidence or self-sabotage) as a shield against that pain. Phase 2: The Analytical Shift

: Don't worry about prose, grammar, or making it "pretty". The first draft's only job is to exist . Confronting the Past

In this initial stage, the goal is not to write a "product" but to capture raw material. : Reflect on how you reacted to those past hurts

Below is a draft structure designed to help you navigate this process. we develop dysfunctional behaviors (e.g.