Q: I came here to ask you if you think most people you’ve worked with are happier after they leave the false (child) self behind and truly become adult?

A: The question assumes that the goal is to improve the experience of the self. To feel better, suffer less, and become more stable, peaceful, or fulfilled. But the process you’re asking about doesn’t refine the self, it dismantles the structure that’s asking for a better experience. So the usual metrics of happiness, fulfillment, and emotional comfort …