You Can't Be Me You Can't Be Me The Role of AI in Personal Growth & Ethical Transparency AI isn’t just for automation or content generation—it can be a powerful tool for personal growth, self-reflection, and effective communication . In the process of sharing my most important writing, I used AI not to replace my voice, but to enhance my ability to present it in a way that ensures clarity, accessibility, and impact. Transparency is essential when using AI in content creation, especially when building trust and credibility . That’s why I’m sharing the full conversation that led to the final presentation of my writing. This isn’t about hiding behind technology—it’s about showing what mindful, responsible AI use can look like in practice. ...
A One-Time Intervention? A Personal Account of Opiate Withdrawal Disruption Published: February 21, 2026 A One-Time Intervention? A Personal Account of Opiate Withdrawal Disruption Introduction What I am about to share is not theory. It is not pulled from a study, a headline, or a policy paper. This is a firsthand account — one that I have repeated to anyone willing to listen because the implications are too significant to ignore. At its core, this is about something simple: the possibility of stabilizing individuals suffering from opioid withdrawal with what appears to be a one-time intervention. Not maintenance. Not substitution. Stabilization. If what I experienced can be replicated, even partially, it has the potential to fundamentally alter how we approach opioid addiction treatment in the United States and beyond. The Context: Withdrawal Is the Barrier Anyone who has lived through opioid addiction understands this reality: withdrawal is not ...