In the early days of recovery, many people describe feeling unexpectedly euphoric, hopeful, and invincible — as though the weight of addiction has finally been lifted and life has opened up in brilliant colour. This phase is often referred to as the “Pink Cloud.” But what exactly is the Pink Cloud, and how should someone … Continued
A note on language. At Renascent, we help people recover from substance use addiction and integrate 12-Step facilitation into our programming. We recognize that the substances our clients are recovering from and the 12-Step groups they connect with may vary. Throughout our website you may see general terms relating to the 12 Steps, as we … Continued
“Shame corrodes the very part of us that believes we are capable of change.” Dr. Brené Brown Building self-worth is an essential part of recovery. Along this journey, we have to learn how to let go of guilt, shame and self-doubt – the negative obstacles standing in our way of recovery. Shame in particular, is … Continued
This blog post discusses the impact of parental alcohol misuse on children. While we recognize that organizations like Renascent and other recovery programs use terms such as alcoholic, we also acknowledge that language can shape understanding and experiences. Our goal is to provide compassionate and informative content that supports those affected. The impact of substance … Continued
When Rita speaks of her sobriety date, there’s a hint of amazement in her voice. Having attended treatment 14 times, she’s proud and pleased to say, “I’ve been sober since October 11, 2022.” Rita has struggled with addiction since she was a child. “I had vodka stashed under my bed by age 11. I wasn’t … Continued
“I started selling drugs at a young age,” Kyle recalls. “I was 15 or 16 at the time, and I after a while I started doing the drugs, too. I was in and out of jail, and I overdosed three times. I lost both of my parents to drug overdoses, too. It wasn’t the life … Continued
