February 13, 2026

Temporary fixes may feel good… temporarily. Real health comes from fixing the foundation, not patching the cracks.

Why Patching Symptoms Won’t Fix the Foundation

man covered in spackle attempting to patch large hole in wall

Temporary fixes may feel good… temporarily. Real health comes from fixing the foundation, not patching the cracks.

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