ESSAY December 2024 - Battling the Ants - Rick B., Illinois, USA

My Personal Journey Through the 12 Steps to Overcome Automatic Negative ThoughtsIn my home, a quiet battle has been waging—a battle that parallels an even more personal struggle within my mind. On one hand, I face an invasion of tiny ants that seem to materialize out of nowhere, marching across my kitch­en counter. On the other, I wrestle with automatic negative thoughts (ANTs) that creep into my mind, disrupting my peace and self-esteem.