Whether its brain injury or years of substance use, the main task is to rebuild one’s identity in such a way that it includes a realistic and positive assessment of their strengths and abilities. Shame and guilt need to be addressed and meaningful ways to engage with life, the community and those they love need to re-emerge anew.
It is easy to lose sight of our spiritual grounding in the glitter and commercialism of the holidays. Viewing each day as God-filled and thinking “holy days” instead of “holidays” could keep us better connected to our Higher Power when we most need that connection.
I made many attempts to control my using but they all failed, so I decided to quit cold turkey. I lasted a year, but eventually my disease tricked me into thinking that since I had things under control, I could successfully use again…and that was probably the dumbest thought I have ever acted on – I had awakened a sleeping monster and that monster was hungry.
Did you know… one in 10 individuals will suffer from addiction in their lifetime? In Ontario alone, that’s one million friends, family members, co-workers and neighbours. You can help. This year when filling out your United Way donation form, remember that you can direct your donation to Renascent. With your support, Renascent ensures that cost is … Continued
