We are all worthy and deserving of care. Everyone who is affected by addiction should be able to get the help they need. One of the factors that gets in the way of treatment is stigma. For a more in-depth look at stigma, see our previous post. Simply put, stigma is an attitude, belief or … Continued
Family hosts memorial fundraiser centred around combatting stigma, spreading awareness, and helping others recover Tony had a knack for storytelling. He lit up with excitement whenever he shared childhood memories, especially the fun times he had with his sisters. His natural kindness and humility also made him a lovely friend to have. However, under the … Continued
For what seemed like her entire life, Miranda struggled with self-love. At the age of seven, that struggle manifested itself in an eating disorder. Then later on, Miranda transitioned to abusing alcohol, which resulted in 25 years of excessive drinking. At 37 years of age, after “many rock bottoms,” Miranda decided to attend treatment. “I … Continued
Lindsay sat intoxicated and alone in the stairwell of a parking garage overnight. Then, at around 7 a.m., a stranger approached her, introduced herself, and offered to pray with her. That simple act of kindness is one that Lindsay holds dear years later. “I realized that was my Higher Power saving me,” said Lindsay. It … Continued
When Leah and Zoltan started dating, they quickly discovered that they shared a similar, difficult past. They were both raised by dads who were once addicts. It was this shared experience that inspired their vow to never be like their fathers. Leah could have never known that years later she would lose Zoltan to drug … Continued
It was on Christmas Eve of 2018, that Asim walked through the doors of Renascent Madison Avenue Centre. The former real estate agent’s alcohol addiction had spiraled out of control. He and his wife separated, and he was at a crossroads. “I was constantly slipping and falling in my duplex. I was not safe from … Continued
