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In this personal testimony, the speaker describes how taking psychedelics dramatically expanded their capacity for empathy and perspective‑taking. They claim that under the influence they could mentally inhabit the lived experience of someone in Kyiv, Ukraine, feeling as if their “soul” were in another’s body. This heightened empathy extended to their own family, allowing them to vividly picture their parents’ sacrifices and decisions, leading to a profound, emotionally resonant understanding that goes beyond intellectual knowledge. The speaker characterises these experiences as deeply therapeutic, suggesting psychedelics can foster emotional healing and stronger relational bonds.
