Joakim’s journey is one of profound transformation, marked by the tumultuous waves of addiction, trauma, and ultimately, redemption. Born into a family shadowed by the specter of substance abuse, his path was already paved with the scars of generational trauma. Raised in the confines of a strict and radical religious household, he grappled with the suffocating weight of expectations that stifled his true essence.

From a young age, Joakim sought solace in the temporary reprieve offered by drugs and alcohol. It was an escape, a means to drown out the cacophony of inner turmoil that threatened to consume him whole.

 In the depths of his despair, he stumbled upon a lifeline—a book by Gabor Maté that illuminated a path to healing through Compassionate Inquiry. With each page turned, Joakim found himself drawn deeper into a journey of self-discovery and introspection, guided by the gentle hand of compassion.