This isn't the "what radicalized you" line of questioning. I always read those as the last straw. I'm more interested in your first steps.
I know everyone's journey is different.
Mine was realizing that despite being a complete asshole, I give a fuck about everyone.
Ignorance is bliss. Maybe an icepick through the nose wouldn't be so bad. I wouldn't mind not paying attention to politics every day and being so angry all the damn time.