It’s with wisdom and self-reflection that Karen approaches conversations about her recovery. As the parent of a Renascent alumni who is still struggling with addiction, Karen understood years ago that she too needed her own path to healing. It was a realization that brought Karen to Renascent’s Family Program and Al-Anon (a group that provides … 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
In early summer 2021, Blake began to suspect that something was very wrong with his son, Ryan. Ryan’s friends mentioned that his behavior had changed, and he would occasionally dissociate from the world around him. By August of that year, Ryan called his father seeking help; Ryan’s wife had asked him to leave their home. … Continued
There’s a reason we say that addiction affects the whole family. It can be incredibly difficult to watch a loved one struggle to break free from the cycle of substance use; causing strain, tension, guilt, conflict and more for everyone involved. Often, a tipping point can arrive after repeated offers of help have failed or … Continued
Fifteen years into her addiction, Megan thought she had it all figured out. “I was married, with two beautiful kids,” she says, “and I was high all the time. It didn’t matter if I was driving my children around or volunteering at their school – I was constantly using. I really thought I had manipulated … Continued
When Bill Wilson started working at Renascent in the mid-70s, he was as a grounds-keeper. He took his job seriously, because in recovery, being and doing his best had become very important to him. “I remember my mother kicking my Dad out multiple times,” shares Kaathy Shears, Bill’s daughter. “After my Dad completed treatment at … Continued
