Not Who I Once Was
This song is not about reinvention for approval.
It is about survival changing a person—slowly, honestly, and without apology.
Not Who I Once Was speaks to the moment when you realize you cannot return to who you were before the harm, before the loss, before the truth became unavoidable. The old self did what she could to endure. This song honors her—while also letting her rest.
The music holds the space between grief and strength. Between what was taken and what has been rebuilt differently. There is no rush toward optimism here, no demand to “be better.” Instead, the song acknowledges that healing reshapes us, and that change does not need to be explained to anyone who wasn’t there.
This piece is for those who have outgrown old expectations, old roles, and old versions of themselves that were formed in survival mode. It is a declaration made quietly but firmly:
I am not who I once was.
And that is not a loss.This song offers permission to stand in who you are now—scarred, wiser, steadier—and to let that be enough.
Practitioner / Facilitator License
This Master License grants the purchaser non-exclusive, non-transferable rights to use Not Who I Once Was in professional, therapeutic, educational, and facilitation-based settings, subject to the terms below.
This license is intended for professional use, not personal listening.
Permitted Uses
With this license, the purchaser may:
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Play the recording during therapy sessions, including trauma-informed, somatic, or mental-health practices
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Use the recording in group settings, including workshops, support groups, retreats, and facilitated circles
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Incorporate the recording into movement, yoga, meditation, or embodiment practices
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Use the recording in educational or training environments where music supports reflection, identity work, or empowerment
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Play the recording in private client sessions, whether in-person or virtual
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Use the recording as part of professional programming, provided it is not distributed as a standalone file
Required Attribution
When used in professional or public-facing contexts, the following credit must be provided verbally or in written materials:
“Not Who I Once Was” by Sound Alchemist JS Worldbridger
Prohibited Uses
This license does not allow:
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Redistribution, resale, or sharing of the audio file itself
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Uploading the recording to public or private streaming platforms, websites, apps, or social media
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Use in advertisements, commercial promotions, or paid digital products without written permission
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Alteration, remixing, sampling, or editing of the recording
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Claiming authorship or co-creation of the work
Trauma-Informed Use Clause
This work is designed to support empowerment and identity after survival.
License holders agree to use the recording without coercion, pressure, or expectation of emotional disclosure.Participants must be free to step away, opt out, or engage at their own pace.
Ownership
All rights, title, and interest in the recording remain the sole property of Sound Alchemist JS Worldbridger.
This license grants usage rights only and does not constitute a transfer of ownership.Term
This license is granted in perpetuity, provided all terms are met.
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