When the Brain Trips on Its Way to Healing I relapsed twice before recovery held.Both times, it felt like grief with homework. It wasn’t loud; it was lonely. I remember the shame, the hollow stomach, the voice whispering, You ruined it. Back then, I thought relapse meant the wiring had failed. Now I know it meant the network was still forming. The brain doesn’t erase progress when you fall; it just takes notes. Each relapse records new data: this cue still triggers dopamine,

In “Rituals, Art & Music: How I Rewired My Brain Through Creativity”, I explore how drawing, scent, and sound became neurological and spiritual lifelines. From burning frankincense and painting at 3 a.m. to learning that music literally synchronises the brain’s emotional and motor circuits (neural entrainment), this is the story of rebuilding my mind through ritual and rebellion.

Rewiring the Brain: What Neuroplasticity Taught Me About Healing explores how recovery changes the brain through small, consistent habits. From leaving rehab and rebuilding trust to using laughter, art, scent, and music as tools for healing, this blog shows how neuroplasticity helps rewire emotional patterns, calm the nervous system, and restore hope. Healing isn’t instant — it’s a daily act of compassion, rest, and repetition that proves the brain can recover, rebuild, and b

A personal story of addiction, recovery, and neuroplasticity; how art, science, and community helped rewire the brain and rebuild hope. Part 1