For what seemed like her entire life, Miranda struggled with self-love. At the age of seven, that struggle manifested itself in an eating disorder. Then later on, Miranda transitioned to abusing alcohol, which resulted in 25 years of excessive drinking. At 37 years of age, after “many rock bottoms,” Miranda decided to attend treatment. “I … Continued
By Jack, Renascent Alumni Step 10; “Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong, promptly admitted it.” In my experience, Step 10 is what keeps me honest, it is what keeps me humble. By working this step, I am able to recognize when my actions counteract the principle based life I am trying … Continued
My War Within…. Dear addiction: You were once my friendly companion Entertainer with colourful cheerA magical sense of calmnessMany joyous happy years Old pleasures began to slowly fadeAlone I came to thinkingYou dragged me across an invisible lineTo hell and heavy drinking I’ve let you control my feelings and thoughtsA simple reminder to meOf the … Continued
Lindsay sat intoxicated and alone in the stairwell of a parking garage overnight. Then, at around 7 a.m., a stranger approached her, introduced herself, and offered to pray with her. That simple act of kindness is one that Lindsay holds dear years later. “I realized that was my Higher Power saving me,” said Lindsay. It … Continued
It was on Christmas Eve of 2018, that Asim walked through the doors of Renascent Madison Avenue Centre. The former real estate agent’s alcohol addiction had spiraled out of control. He and his wife separated, and he was at a crossroads. “I was constantly slipping and falling in my duplex. I was not safe from … Continued
For as long as he could remember, Jimmy was a high achiever. It was his passion for excellence and accomplishment that helped him become a decorated college athlete. One of his crowning achievements was helping his university football team bring home the Vanier Cup (Canadian university football championship title) in 2017. The following year, minor … Continued
