There’s a chill in the air, but hearts were warm for Renascent’s third annual Road to Recovery Walk/Run! From September 1 to October 15, participants of all ages walked and ran distances ranging from a single kilometre to a half marathon (21.1 km). Their shared goal? Raising funds, challenging the stigma associated with addiction, and … Continued
The first time he set foot in Renascent’s Paul J. Sullivan Centre (Sullivan Centre), “I had no idea what I was getting into,” Bill Smith admits. He came to Renascent having relapsed after four and a half years of recovery – the result, he says, of “lots of meetings and no Steps.” “I was sober … Continued
Renascent’s 27th Recovery Shot Golf Tournament may have started with light rain, but it ended with sunshine, smiles, and $206,100 in donations. “This year’s event may have been our best one yet,” says Guy Bonnell, Tournament Chair. “Not only did we have incredible weather and a great time, we raised awareness and unprecedented funds to … Continued
“The first time I went to treatment was fun, but I didn’t learn too much,” Elliot admits. Prior to Renascent, “my big goal was hitting 90 days,” they say. “I wasn’t able to do it. I was 83 days in when it crossed my mind to have a drink and I gave in. What I … Continued
A stranger at a drop-in centre changed Lynn Evans’ life. “I was homeless, jobless, and using any money I had to support my habit,” Lynn recalls. “And one day at a drop-in centre, a woman suggested that maybe I needed to look at my life from a different angle. I was always waiting for things … Continued
This article is the first in a series to take a closer look at unmanageability. Part two is found here. Unmanageability is a big concept introduced in only five words in Step 1 of the 12 Steps in Alcoholics Anonymous. Step 1: We admitted we were powerless over alcohol, and that our lives have become … Continued
By Max M., Renascent Alumni Step 11 of the 12-step recovery program encourages people to reach out to God and to accept that God has a plan for their life. Today, I know this Step is the most important part of my program. But early in my recovery, I told my sponsor “I can’t get … Continued
By: Douglas, Renascent Alumni I had a lot of difficulty coming to believe I was worthy of sobriety. I could believe the 12-step program could work for others but not for me. Through working The Steps with another person who works The Steps I became Humble enough to know my worthiness. I thank God for … Continued
Spirits were high on October 18, at Renascent’s 2022 Guardian Angel donor recognition event. Over 100 attendees celebrated both the generosity of donors and the recipients of two major awards in Renascent’s first in-person award celebration since before the COVID-19 pandemic. “COVID-19 has posed some nearly insurmountable challenges for the communities we serve,” noted Renascent … Continued
“It’s never too late to pursue your passion, and it’s definitely not about the ‘stuff’.” That’s the mantra Eileen Starkman lives by, and one she shares frequently as a counsellor in Renascent’s Virtual Intensive Treatment Program. It’s a dream job for the mother of two, who has been in recovery since 2006. Despite her conviction, … Continued
