Ask HN: How did you move on from past experiences?
There isn't a quick fix. Time is the answer.<p>My parents were murdered 16 years ago. I spent 10 years before I could adequately deal with this. CBT was incredibly beneficial once I found the right person, but it took a long time to find them.<p>The previous chapters of your life cannot be closed. They can only be learnt from.<p>Remember that life is short and you can waste a lot of it in a bad state.<p>Talk to friends, do memorable things, try to be a good person.<p>Do whatever works for you, and ignore negativity. Sport, learning, activism, religion? Whatever works.<p>Golden rule is don't harm yourself, and don't harm others.