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
“I finally have my mom back.” When her daughter spoke those words, Andrea knew she finally had her life back. It was a feat two decades in the making. “I was in active addiction about 20 years,” she says, “and one day I woke up and just knew I needed to stop.” Things had come … Continued
In 2003, Kathryn and her Dad embarked on a trip that she will cherish forever; one that was only possible because of his recovery. “The summer after Dad completed treatment, I decided to become a visiting student at a university out West. Dad drove me there and it was the first adventure we had where … Continued
In July, Alison will give birth to her first child. If you asked her one year prior whether motherhood was on the horizon, she would have said “no.” Despite wanting to start a family with her long-time boyfriend, her alcohol and cocaine addiction meant that she wouldn’t be the mother she wanted to be. “My … Continued
Richards father had a passion for stamp collecting. Over decades and throughout his recovery, the Royal Canadian Navy veteran purchased and stored hundreds of Canadian stamps. So after he passed, Richard and his sister knew they wanted to give the collection – along with many of their father’s other belongings – to those who would … Continued
It was the passing of a dear friend to overdose that was the catalyst for Jade Carne’s own recovery. Sitting in a prison cell, unable to attend her friend’s funeral, Jade made a commitment to recovery. “I felt no hope there in prison, but I ultimately chose to get sober to honour my close friend,” … Continued
