This post is part of my “After the Noise” series — a journey through rediscovery, quiet rituals, and finding your own voice. [Read more from the series →] I used to think my story was just pain and bad patterns. Turns out, it was the start of breaking free.My past has been a roller coaster of lessons—some I didn’t ask for and some I didn’t handle well.What am I going to do next?I’m not always sure. Some situations were pretty bad. That’s my story. And what’s traumatic for one person may look completely different to someone else. Your story is yours. How it makes you feel is what matters—not someone…