Before treatment, Lauren says, “every day was awful. I was anxious, and in a near-constant state of depression. I attempted suicide a few times, always while I was intoxicated. On a good day, I was just functioning. I really wasn’t interested in life at all.” She’d attended programs before, “but my experience at Renascent was … Continued
Routines are integral to a healthy life regardless of how old you are. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by life’s many demands. Establishing a daily routine allows you to set aside time to take care of yourself, your loves ones, and accomplish tasks on your to-do list. Why routines are important During early recovery, finding … Continued
In a recovery journey spanning over twenty years, Terry has learned a few things about persistence, commitment, surrender – and himself. “I’ve attended multiple programs and relapsed several times,” he says. But while he always thought ‘the next time would be different,’ it wasn’t until he embraced the spiritual aspect of recovery that things truly … Continued
By Mark H., Renascent Alumni Step 2 proved more challenging for me than Step 1. Despite acknowledging my struggle with alcohol since 18, surrendering to a power greater than myself felt elusive. Sixteen years of fluctuating commitment to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) failed to bridge the gap. I was a 90-day wonder too many times to … Continued
The connection between our thoughts and feelings is undeniable. Things that we do (or things that happen to us) can affect what we think, which can in turn affect how we feel. Our thoughts help us define and organize our experiences, plan, learn, reflect, and create. However, sometimes our thinking can become unhelpful and negatively … Continued
Forgiveness has been an integral part of Colleen’s recovery. With her life’s story punctuated by traumatic experiences, Colleen is thrilled to have surpassed her one-year recovery milestone. “It feels incredible to be at this point in my journey,” she shares. Gaining continuous sobriety has not been without its struggles. Having experienced various types of abuse … Continued
