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Themes and subthemes of the study
| Theme | Subtheme |
|---|---|
| Threatening experiences that denied one’s own existence_Trauma | • Fear of dying in a warlike daily-living • Frustration with no choice due to poverty • Loss of value owing to sexual violence • Unmet basic needs in neglect and indifference • Declined self-esteem crushed by exclusion and failure |
| The only escape for the survival of the self_Addiction | • Spontaneous abandonment of oneself to addictive DNA • Escape from the hell of suffering to another • Dangerous relationship with addictive substances to survive |
| A journey to search for one’s lost self in support_Recovery | • Recognizing trauma as the root of addiction and accepting oneself • Seeking meaning of life while healing wounds through forgiveness and service • Overcoming wounds and restoring relationships • Being connected to the world through various helping hands |
DNA: deoxyribonucleic acid.