It was almost by chance that Luisa Schifitto first became acquainted with Renascent. She was invited to participate in a Renascent Foundation fundraiser in 2019 and from the moment she learned about the cause, she became a passionate champion. Just six years ago, Luisa lost her older brother to substance abuse. He was 45 years … Continued
By Lori Bateman, Renascent Family Program Alumni From the moment my brother, Iain went to detox, to four months later entering Renascent for his treatment, it was an unravelling. The following day after dropping him off at the detox centre was very surreal and I was filled with so much emotion. I couldn’t stop crying. … Continued
By Tammie K, Renascent Alumni February is the month for love! Learning to love myself through recovery has been the biggest change and the most beautiful gift I have received since getting sober over a year ago. I always felt that I was missing something, missing a connection deep within. I realized a long time ago … Continued
We often tell people that “addiction is a family disease”; it’s a common saying and for good reason. We know that addiction is a disease, and just like other illnesses, it can be passed down through generations of family members. Families are also interconnected systems: the whole is a sum of each part. Family members … Continued
by P.C. I have my list for Step 8 from my Step 4 inventory. This step holds me accountable to the harms I have caused others. Step 8 awakens me to clarity. I have heard a common phrase in the rooms for years: “What is your part?” and I was asked to consider, could it … Continued
