The Violence We Pretend Not to See Gender-based violence does not erupt out of nowhere. It grows in silence, in indifference, and in the small moments that people choose to look away. It thrives in the shouted argument next door that nobody reports, in the bruised arm that friends politely Read more
Relapse is often softened by language. Families say it was just a slip. Friends say it was a moment of weakness. Even professionals sometimes describe it as a lapse rather than a relapse. These words are meant to reduce shame and panic, but they often do something far more dangerous. Read more
Relapse Is Not About Cravings When people talk about relapse, the conversation almost always turns to cravings. The substance becomes the villain. The story focuses on urges, triggers, and temptation as if relapse is a moment where desire overpowers logic. This explanation feels neat and manageable. It suggests that if Read more
The Myth of “Fixed” Sobriety is supposed to feel like victory. You stop drinking, stop using, stop lying, and everyone applauds. You’re clean. You’ve “made it.” But after the confetti settles and the applause fades, something strange creeps in. A hollowness. A quiet emotional vacuum where chaos used to live. Read more
The Age of Overstimulation If addiction is a symptom of imbalance, then modern life is the perfect breeding ground for it. We live in an age designed to hijack our brains. Every swipe, notification, and click offers a hit of dopamine, the same neurotransmitter that fuels pleasure, motivation, and reward. Read more
The Addiction No One Warned You About We tend to think of addiction in terms of substances, alcohol, drugs, pills. But what about ambition? What about the people who chase success like it’s oxygen? The ones who can’t sleep unless they’re achieving something? That kind of drive gets celebrated, not Read more
For those in recovery, the fear of relapse can be overwhelming. It often brings about a mix of emotions: temptation to use again, shame about relapsing, and a feeling of being out of control. However, relapse is both observable and preventable. By recognizing the warning signs and addressing personal needs, Read more
Navigating the tempestuous seas of addiction is a daunting challenge that can often feel like a solitary battle. Yet, as many in recovery will attest, the beacon that often guides us to safer shores is the enduring support of our family. In South Africa, where the threads of kinship run Read more
Navigating the intricate pathways of addiction is a deeply personal and often harrowing journey. If you or someone close to you is grappling with this challenge, it’s essential to understand the value of therapy within the sanctuary of in-patient rehab, especially within our South African context. In the heart of Read more
You’re enveloped in the electrifying world of music, where melodies move souls and rhythms make hearts beat faster. The music industry, especially in a country as culturally rich as South Africa, is often seen as a wonderland of creativity and freedom. But there’s an underside that’s not as harmonious as Read more