The Power of "Why": Why Most Recovery Journeys Fail Before They Begin
The cycle of relapse is a exhausting loop of broken promises. You likely know the feeling well: you start the week with a surge of resolve, only to find yourself a few days later feeling "on edge," overwhelmed by stress, and sliding back into the very habits you swore to leave behind. It is a soul-crushing state of being—what many in our community describe as being a "walking zombie." In this state, your agency feels stripped away, leaving you a slave to your impulses rather than the master of your destiny.