There are moments in life when everything changes, the breakup you didn’t see coming, the loss you couldn’t prepare for, the diagnosis that shattered your sense of control. For most people, pain eventually softens, and life moves forward. But for some, the world never quite resets. They stay trapped between what was and what now […]
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Living Spiritually In Recovery
Ask anyone deep in addiction what they feel about themselves, and you’ll rarely hear the word “love.” More often, you’ll hear disgust, shame, guilt, or a numb silence that says it all. Most addicts don’t just struggle with the substance, they struggle with the reflection staring back at them. It’s not the drug they can’t […]
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Medical Aids That Pay for Psychotherapy in South Africa
The Mental Health Awakening Mental health is finally being spoken about in South Africa, not whispered about. The conversation has shifted from stigma to survival. People post about therapy, self-care, and burnout, and for the first time, it feels like the country is taking the topic seriously. But while awareness is growing, access remains painfully […]
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Narcissistic Behaviour and Substance Abuse
Addiction hides behind many masks, pain, shame, trauma, and sometimes, pride. Few masks are more dangerous or misunderstood than narcissistic behaviour paired with substance abuse. It’s the perfect storm: the ego that won’t admit weakness and the drug that promises escape. At first glance, a narcissistic addict doesn’t look like they’re struggling. They may seem […]
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