Maybe rock bottom feels “sweet” because that is where your most aware self was born. You were not always there, but the version of you who understands, reflects, and survives was shaped there. And when growth happens in pain, that pain can start to feel familiar and even safe.

That does not erase the hurt, bitterness, or sadness of that place. But as humans, we often confuse familiarity with safety, and anything outside of what we know can feel unsettling, even when it is healthier.