Thank you for a great intro, Neon Aurora.

I more than double your age, but relate to many of the things you say. Actually, I wish I had your resolution and experience when I was eighteen... for the record, you're not the only one physically punished by mushrooms. And even if psilocybin is very alike to DMT for many in regards to sheer power, I personally believe DMT takes the prize - although that will be for you in due time to find out.

My wife and you would be good friends. There's more than a few coincidences in your story and hers. And if the coincidences continue, LSA might be for you an important cathartic experience. Not devoid of physical harshness perhaps (it's always been clean physically for me, but rough on her) but significant and insightful, never mind the emotional purge.

Stay around, take your time to learn and prepare, and a warm welcome to the Nexus.