The song Nutshell by Alice in Chains powerfully captures the isolating darkness that often comes with depression and addiction. Its lyrics reflect the struggle of feeling trapped in pain and hopelessness, unable to break free. But, just as even the hardest nutshell can crack open over time, we can start to break free from these cycles with small, intentional steps. The journey might feel overwhelming if we look at the entire problem all at once, making it easy to feel like there’s no way out. Bu