Most relapses don’t just happen. They build. It starts small: a thought a feeling a moment you don’t deal with Then it grows. By the time it feels “out of control,” it’s already been building for a while. That’s why this matters: Your power is not at the breaking point. Your power is in the buildup. Today, pay attention to the early signs: irritation boredom loneliness “I don’t care” thoughts Don’t ignore them. Interrupt it early: step outside text someone safe change your environment tell yourself the truth about where that path leads You don’t need to fight a full storm if you catch it when it’s just starting to rain. ENGAGEMENT QUESTION What’s one early warning sign you know you need to start paying attention to?