In this episode, John celebrates his 13th anniversary of sobriety from self-harm by opening up about his current mental health and his frustrations with the systemic treatment of taboo topics. As a survivor of self-harm, John has faced many challenges in his journey to recovery, including the stigma and shame associated with mental illness. Despite these challenges, John has found strength in his resilience and his commitment to refraining from cutting.

John speaks candidly about his experiences with the cult of Christianity and how it has contributed to his struggles with mental health. He shares his belief that the culture of shame and guilt perpetuated by certain religious groups can damage those already vulnerable.

Throughout this monologue, John offers insights and reflections on his sobriety journey and ongoing efforts to maintain his mental health. He encourages listeners to be open and honest about their struggles, seek help when needed, and be kind and compassionate to themselves and others. He also argues that his personal mental health could have never improved inside the cult of Christianity.

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