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From Despair to Advocacy: Kerry Soorley's Psychedelic Journey

3/17/2025

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At 67, Kerry Soorley from Tweed Heads has turned her life around after decades of battling depression and self-loathing. A transformative experience with the psychedelic drug DMT at 58 lifted her from despair. Now, a decade sober, she passionately advocates for the legalization of psychedelics, hoping to guide others on their journey to healing.

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Story summary

At 67, Kerry Soorley from Tweed Heads has turned her life around after decades of battling depression and self-loathing. A transformative experience with the psychedelic drug DMT at 58 lifted her from despair. Now, a decade sober, she passionately advocates for the legalization of psychedelics, hoping to guide others on their journey to healing.