By Gabriel, Renascent Alumni My entire life I felt I did not belong anywhere. I felt like the outsider, the one hiding amongst everyone else. I felt like I lived a double life. Only free to truly be myself when I was alone. I felt that it took me more effort to get to a … Continued
Everyone’s path to recovery is different. For Tammie, the push to attend treatment came after many attempts at sobriety. A mother of five, Tammie knew her addiction was impacting each of her children differently. “My drinking began to create relationship challenges within my family. I felt like I was standing at a crossroads and had … Continued
For Peter, choosing to become a Renascent donor and supporter was a simple decision to make. After successfully navigating his own recovery with support from many, Peter decided to give back and help others who are in need. “It’s all about giving back,” says Peter, who had a successful professional career. “Life is good for … Continued
I discovered alcohol and drugs at 17 years old when I went away to university. Very quickly alcohol became my ‘everything’. It was my coping mechanism for all things. It made me feel larger than life, uninhibited, and comfortable with my peers. Alcohol slowly began to interfere with my daily living. My life began revolving … Continued
Kara speaks very candidly about her life and addiction. Having used drugs since 13 years of age, Kara has lived with addiction for much of her life. “Let’s be honest about it. I had gotten to a place where I was using drugs and alcohol daily and I couldn’t stop,” said Kara. “My boyfriend was … Continued
By Tammie K., Graham Munro Treatment Centre Alumni I am participating in Renascent’s Road to Recovery Walkathon/Run to help give back the HOPE that I was given during my stay at their Graham Munro Treatment Centre (Munro). I had always lived with so much regret and disappointment that I had not made a better career … Continued
Isaiah Gayle, Business Development Specialist, Renascent, shares why he participates in Renascent’s Road to Recovery Walkathon/Run It will perhaps sound a little or a lot like a cliché, but I participate in Renascent’s Road to Recovery Walkathon/Run each year because I believe in the cause. I feel every individual and their loved ones who are … Continued
It was just a few years ago that Brendan stumbled into treatment for alcohol addiction at Renascent’s Punanai Treatment Centre (Punanai), barely able to walk. Today, he’s lacing up his running shoes, training for Renascent’s Road to Recovery Walkathon/Run, to help raise funds for addiction treatment for people in need. Brendan knows all too well … Continued
On February 13th, 2021, Renascent welcomed over 300 friends, staff, and alumni, as we gathered for a night of fun and laughter with our first event of the year, Renascent Laughs: From Robes to Riches. Spearheaded by Renascent’s own Cynthia Langill, who also hosted this special evening, Renascent Laughs was a virtual, live comedy show, … Continued
During the holidays, all three Renascent treatment houses hosted a special movie screening of “Hi, My Name is Dicky”, a documentary about hockey player and Renascent alumni, Rich Clune. Following the film, Rich and one of the film’s directors tuned in over Zoom for a one-hour fireside chat and Q&A session with our clients, staff, … Continued
