by MyRehab Wordpress | Jan 20, 2024 | Letters to T
Dear T, It’s a quiet evening here at the rehabilitation center, and the stillness brings memories rushing back—the kind I’ve buried under layers of guilt and evasion. One memory resurfaced with such clarity today that I had to escape to the solace of our...
by MyRehab Wordpress | Jan 19, 2024 | Letters to T
Dear T, With the festive season unfolding around us, I find myself within the peaceful confines of a rehabilitation centre in Benoni, a world away from the familial Christmas cheer we used to revel in. This traditionally joyous time now reminds me of a painful memory,...
by MyRehab Wordpress | Jan 17, 2024 | Rehab Ruminations: A Parodic Peak into Rehab Realities
[Disclaimer: The following story is a work of fiction and is presented in a satirical, symbolic manner for the purpose of thought and discussion.] Once upon a time in the year of our Lord two-thousand-and-something, under the wide blue skies of Gauteng, not twenty...
by MyRehab Wordpress | Jan 16, 2024 | Dual Diagnosis
In the intricate dance of mental health management, alcohol and drug abuse stand as two formidable partners capable of leading one’s steps astray. These substances not only cast a shadow upon the pre-existing spectrum of mental illness symptoms but also obscure...
by MyRehab Wordpress | Jan 6, 2024 | Echoes of Redemption: Unfolding Pages from Benoni's Haven of Healing
Dear Mom and Dad, I hope this letter finds you in good spirits and health. I’ve been meaning to write to you both for quite some time, and after much contemplation during my time in rehab, I feel now is the right moment. It’s been quite a journey, addressing the...
