Heard in a Meeting "Relapse is just part of the learning process. It teaches you want not to do next time. You've found the trigger and are better prepared for the future"

Heard in a Meeting

“Relapse is just part of the learning process. It teaches you what not to do next time. You’ve found the trigger and are better prepared for the future.” – Anonymous

Published in A New Leaf – March 2025


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