In recovery, relapse is a difficult and often painful reality — one we’ve witnessed, and in many cases, experienced ourselves. We’ve sat with residents after a slip. We’ve had hard conversations. We’ve felt the heartbreak of watching someone we care about struggle. And we’ve also seen something just as powerful: people come back, stronger, wiser, and more committed than before. Relapse is not the end of the story. But it is a moment that deserves honesty, reflection, and