From the author: This article is about exploring the world, going into autonomy and support along the way. Going out into the world is not always an easy thing. I would like to illustrate this process using a swamp. Many depressed patients describe their own existence this way - a quagmire from which there is no way out, sucking deeper and deeper. And in fact, there are many dangers in the world, without knowing about them or without having the resources to cope with them, you can stumble and “drown.” Any object can become the subject of addiction. It's not just about alcohol, drugs, gaming, love. Things that are quite positive at first glance can transform into a personal quagmire: children, work, mountains, cleanliness, beauty... And then there are two polarities: at one end, rejection of the world, relationships. Sitting on the edge of a swamp is, of course, boring, but it is safe. There is not even a minimal risk of being swallowed up by the swamp. Or, on the contrary, a dash through the swamp: “I’m strong, I can handle it, I’m much stronger than the swamp!” Did not cope. No luck....Where is the golden mean? And go forward and don’t get into trouble. So in swamps there are islands of solid earth. I took a breather. He pushed off and forward again. The environment can keep us moving. The more “food” there is in the environment, the more such islands there are, the easier it is for us to handle our life and move through it. But to see these islands, you need to feel, assimilate belonging. In my swamp there are many islands to which I belong: - family; - friends; - professional community; - residents of the country; - mushroom pickers; - tourists; - readers; - dog owners; - bloggers; - forum members. The experience and support of each of these groups is available to me. I have something to rely on, and I confidently walk even through a swamp, picking cranberries and cloudberries)) I wish the same for you)