Pauliina Laitinen reflects on her experience of seeking help through hypnosis following her divorce, which came after a long-term relationship of two decades. During a professional trip to Sweden, she stumbled upon a specialist in hermeneutics who also provided hypnosis. Despite her reservations, she decided to give it a try, driven by her profound sorrow from the breakup. The session lasted for an hour and a half, during which she described feeling as though she was in a trance-like state, allowing her emotions to surface and be acknowledged. Laitinen noted that through the process, she was able to confront her grief more directly. As she engaged with her feelings, an important realization emerged: despite her heartbreak, she recognized the possibility of loving again. This breakthrough was significant for her emotional healing, marking a shift in her perspective on her own capacity for happiness and love after such a painful experience. The impact of the hypnosis was lasting; she reported that even a week later, she felt a renewed sense of joy. Laitinen’s narrative highlights the power of alternative therapies like hypnosis in aiding personal recovery and underscores the importance of addressing one’s emotional health during challenging life transitions.