[How? That's kinda a silly question, but far be it from Ven to say so. After all, his experience is hardly gonna match up with everybody's. Still, for what it's worth...]

Well, I had friends with me every step of the way. They helped me get back on my feet, and between spending time with them and working on my training, I just never stopped to think about who I was before. It never really mattered back then.