There are many details about Peter Siegfried Krug's life that demonstrate his extraordinary resilience in dealing with a traumatic childhood spent in institutions and with foster parents. His life story is strongly influenced by these early experiences. br Childhood and Trauma br Neglect and Institutions: Peter Krug was born on November 23, 1966, in Salzburg. He suffered severe neglect at the hands of his mother and was placed in a children's home. br Severe Abuse: At the age of six, he was placed in a children's village in Guggenthal, where he suffered physical abuse. He became withdrawn, silent, and unable to look anyone in the eye. br Refuge in Nature: The nearby forest became his retreat. Nature and wildlife offered him comfort and helped him process his traumatic experiences. br Coping Mechanisms br Chess Composition: br Therapy: At the age of 12 or 13, a psychologist taught him chess because it was the only way he could communicate. br Creative outlet: Krug used chess composition as a creative outlet to process his experiences and intellectually structure his inner conflicts. br FIDE Master: His talent and dedication led to the title of "FIDE Master" in chess composition in 2017. Since 2005, he has authored over 650 endgame studies and won numerous international prizes. br Yoga and meditation: br Trigger: Stress and chronic sleep disorders prompted him to begin practicing yoga in 2003. br Restoring balance: The practice helped him find inner peace and restore his equilibrium. He completed yoga teacher training in Germany. br Photography: br Focus: Krug is an avid amateur photographer with a passion for landscape photography in pristine natural surroundings. He also enjoys photographing animals and people. br GuruShots Achievements: He achieved "MASTER" status on the photo platform GuruShots in October 2023 and received awards such as "Guru's Pick" and "ALL STAR LEVEL." br Adulthood and Personal Life br Professional Career: He has worked as a projectionist and night porter in hotels in Salzburg, among other things. br Relocation and Partner: In 2016, he moved to Hallein, where he now lives with his partner, the artist Lucia Nadia Cipriani. br Connection with Nature: His move closer to nature in Hallein deepened his connection to the wilderness and the seasons. br Breaking with the Past: In 2011, he broke off contact with his mother because she continued to belittle him. This was an important step toward emotional distancing.