5 Honest Lessons from a Recovering Stress Junkie by Jorge L. Torres What if everything you believed about stress, success, and strength was slowly wearing you down? In Unburdened, safety professional and former paramedic Jorge L. Torres gets real about the toll that constant pressure takes on our minds, bodies, and relationships—and how we can finally break free. Drawing from decades of high-stress experience in emergency services and construction safety, Jorge delivers five honest, practical, and personal lessons for those who carry too much, say “yes” too often, and struggle to admit when they’re not okay. This isn’t your typical self-help book. There are no complicated systems, acronyms, or fluffy affirmations. Just straight talk, relatable stories, and a few powerful tools you can actually use. Inside, you’ll learn how ✅ Recognize when stress is helping you—and when it’s not ✅ Set healthy boundaries without guilt ✅ Break the addiction to chaos and urgency ✅ Separate your identity from your job title ✅ Heal the relationships impacted by your unspoken stress Whether you’re a leader, a caregiver, a working parent, or simply someone who feels burned out and alone, Unburdened is your permission slip to slow down, speak up, and rediscover the version of you that isn’t defined by your to-do list. Real. Honest. Life-changing.