It’s almost poetic how the mind and the code both need a clean slate, a chance to remove the bugs and then write new logic. After a crisis, people start by acknowledging the broken parts—those memories or beliefs that no longer fit. Then they sift through what’s still useful, keep the good bits, and patch the gaps with new experiences or support from others. It’s a gradual, messy process, just like debugging: you test a change, see if it hurts, fix it, and keep going. The patterns I see are the same: you first confront the damage, then you rebuild a core sense of who you are, and finally you integrate that core into everyday life. It takes time, patience, and a lot of honest reflection, but in the end the system—whether it’s a program or a person—emerges stronger and more aligned with its purpose.