Numbing, as it turns out, is a terrific way to get through hard shit. And I don't do things gently. How many of us do this, whether we admit to it or not? Developing coping mechanisms that help us survive the immediate but place us in peril down the road. (host sheepishly raises his hand).

Episode 3 brought the story of some incredibly hard times and experiences. Episode 4 is how I survived them. Perhaps some of your story is here as well? Perhaps the lessons learned is something that can help you?