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When Boundaries Feel Like Betrayal

When Boundaries Feel Like Betrayal

by Mandy Stokes | May 10, 2025 | Addictions, Addictions Counselling, Addictions Recovery, Family Support, Mental Health

If you are in recovery, or if someone you care about is, you have probably heard the word boundaries more than once. Setting boundaries is a key part of healing. But let us be honest — it does not always feel good. In fact, it can feel painful, confusing, and even...
Breaking Free from Shame: The Hidden Link Between Addiction and Healing

Breaking Free from Shame: The Hidden Link Between Addiction and Healing

by Mandy Stokes | Apr 19, 2025 | Addictions, Addictions Recovery, Mental Health

If you are caught in the painful loop of shame and addiction, please know this: you are not alone, and there is a way through. Shame is often the quiet, heavy emotion behind addiction. It whispers that you are not good enough, that you are weak, that you have failed....
Addiction and Willpower: Why Quitting Is Not Just a Matter of Choice

Addiction and Willpower: Why Quitting Is Not Just a Matter of Choice

by Mandy Stokes | Jan 1, 2025 | Addictions, Addictions Counselling, Addictions Recovery

Addiction remains one of the most misunderstood conditions, often shrouded in stigma and misconceptions. Many believe it stems from poor self-control or moral weakness. However, research and science paint a vastly different picture. Addiction is a complex interplay of...
Managing Mental Health During Addiction Recovery

Managing Mental Health During Addiction Recovery

by Mandy Stokes | Oct 16, 2024 | Addictions, Addictions Counselling, Addictions Recovery, Mental Health

Why Mental Health is Key to Addiction Recovery As we acknowledge Mental Health Awareness Month and Sober October, it is a good time to talk about the deep connection between addiction, recovery and mental health. In South Africa, nearly 43% of people with substance...
Addiction in South Africa: My Commitment to Compassionate Care and Support

Addiction in South Africa: My Commitment to Compassionate Care and Support

by Mandy Stokes | Sep 19, 2024 | Addictions, Addictions Counselling, Addictions Recovery

As someone who has dedicated most of my life to supporting individuals, families, and communities affected by addiction, I’ve seen firsthand the challenges that addiction presents in South Africa. It’s an issue that touches every corner of our society, and while it’s...
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