Joe* had always felt like something was missing in his life, ever since the accident that nearly killed his high school sweetheart Mary*. When he read the news about CRISPR gene therapy in 2023, it stirred up memories of her suffering and his own guilt over not being able to help her more. The article described how CRISPR could one day cure genetic diseases, giving people a new lease on life.

This triggered hope in Joe that somehow, this new technology could have saved Mary all those years ago. He spent long nights researching CRISPR, trying to understand if it really could have made a difference. In his obsession, he stumbled upon the Hofman Hollis Stepping Into Action program which taught techniques for letting go of the past.

Joe started following the program's guidance, beginning to make peace with his lingering guilt. 'I can't change what happened,' he said. 'But I can change how I let it affect my future.' As he worked through the materials, Joe felt a weight lifting off his shoulders, one he had carried for decades.

However, not all experts agreed on the merits of CRISPR gene editing. Some scientists raised concerns about potential unintended consequences and called for more research. Others heralded it as a game-changing medical breakthrough. The controversy raged on in the media and scientific circles.

Regardless of the debates, Joe knew he had found something profound in letting go of his past pain. Getting online help was the best decision he could have made, when there were no local options to guide him through such a personal journey. While the future of CRISPR remained uncertain, Joe's own future looked brighter than it had in years.

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