20/04/2026
One of the most attended breakout space at our Mental Health “Nkhani” Session in Chilomoni was the Addictions Session, facilitated by our HR and Operations Manager, Harriet Nthanda Meja . The session was attended by 34 participants, made up of 33 males and 1 female, reflecting the strong need for honest conversations around addiction and recovery.
The discussion centred on challenges such as po*******hy, ma********on, and alcohol use. Participants explored how addiction is often not the real problem in itself, but a coping response to pain, loneliness, trauma, stress, shame, or inner struggles that feel difficult to express or be understood. Many people use addictive behaviours as an escape from realities they do not know how to face.
The session unpacked the psychology of addiction, helping participants understand how habits are formed, why cycles repeat, and how healing can begin. Practical step-by-step pathways to recovery were discussed, including self-awareness, accountability, emotional healing, healthy routines, support systems, and consistency.
It was a deep and honest engagement, and many participants asked for continued sessions, showing that recovery conversations are urgently needed in our communities. Addiction can be overcome, and healing is possible when people are given the right tools, safe spaces, and support.
