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What We Miss Before a Relapse and Why It Matters

What We Miss Before a Relapse and Why It Matters

by Mandy Stokes | Apr 1, 2026 | Addictions, Addictions Recovery, Relapse

Relapse is never a sudden event. It  begins quietly, weeks or even months before any substance use takes place. It can start with a feeling: something is off, you are irritable, or life feels harder to hold. These signs may seem small, but they carry important...
Starting the Year with Mental Fitness: A Foundation for Recovery, Relationships and Resilience

Starting the Year with Mental Fitness: A Foundation for Recovery, Relationships and Resilience

by Mandy Stokes | Jan 9, 2026 | Mental Health, Positive Intelligence, Recovery, Relationships

The start of a new year often brings with it a sense of urgency. A need to do more, fix everything, or become someone “better.” Many of us step into January carrying quiet pressure: to be more productive, more present, more balanced, more healed. But what if the most...
Addiction Recovery Is Not a Pause Button for Life

Addiction Recovery Is Not a Pause Button for Life

by Mandy Stokes | Dec 12, 2025 | Addictions, Addictions Counselling, Addictions Recovery

Recovery is often misunderstood. Many people believe that choosing recovery means stepping away from “real life.” Pressing pause. Going into hiding. But I want to offer you a different perspective, one rooted in hope, strength, and truth: Recovery is not a pause...
When the Voices Get Loud: How Positive Intelligence Can Support Recovery

When the Voices Get Loud: How Positive Intelligence Can Support Recovery

by Mandy Stokes | Sep 12, 2025 | Addictions, Addictions Counselling, Addictions Recovery, Positive Intelligence

Recovery is about more than giving up a substance or an addictive behaviour. It is also about learning how to live differently — how to relate with more kindness to yourself, how to quiet the storm of thoughts in your mind, and how to build healthier connections with...
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...
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