Unfuck Yourself

7: The N

le at work had pushed him to new heights, yet he remained grounded. The old feelings of inadequacy that used to creep up were now lik

bility, but he couldn't shake the feeling that there was something more he was supposed to do. Something beyond work, beyon

eir balcony, watching the city lights twinkle be

there's more out there for me. Like I'm meant to d

thoughtful smile. "I think you're right. But

I've learned over the past year-about myself, about life, about how to deal with all the mess

up. "Like coach

ined a perspective that could be useful to people who are whe

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l wellness coaching, seeing how his experiences could translate into helping others. He wasn't a therapist, and he didn't p

eady presence in Max's life. They sat in their usual ca

want to help people. I don't know exactly what it looks like yet, but I'm thinkin

. I think you'd be great at it. You've been through it, a

give back, you know? So many people helped me when I was at my lowest, and now that I'

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looking for guidance. The response was more than he expected. People connected with his story, with his openness about his struggles

a reminder of how far he had come, and of the fact that everyone was

ust himself, to know that even when things got hard, he had the resilience to keep moving forward. He wasn't perfect

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of deep satisfaction. The journey had been long, and it wasn't over. But now, it had taken on a ne

s she leaned against the doorway. "

art full. "I wouldn't hav

. "You got here because you chose to do the work. And n

th of her words settle in. "It feels

t is. You've fou

life, and now, he was helping others do the same. The journey wasn

ide, helping them find their own way thr

ized, was the real

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