Forgiveness is the process of letting go of anger or resentment after being wronged or doing wrong. Simply saying the words “I forgive you”, or accepting an apology, is not forgiveness. Contrary to what some may believe, forgiveness also does not mean condoning the wrongdoing, or even reconciling the relationship. When we think of forgiveness, … Continued
A note on language: At Renascent we help people recover from substance use addiction and integrate 12-Step facilitation into our programming. We recognize that the substances our clients are recovering from and the 12-Step groups they connect with may vary. Throughout our website you may see general terms relating to the 12 Steps as we … Continued
“I started using drugs when I was 13 or 14,” Sam says. “But the drugs weren’t really my problem – I was. I really wanted to feel good all the time, which isn’t possible. So I turned to substances to achieve that.” As Sam got older his addiction grew progressively worse, and in his late … Continued
In a recovery journey spanning over twenty years, Terry has learned a few things about persistence, commitment, surrender – and himself. “I’ve attended multiple programs and relapsed several times,” he says. But while he always thought ‘the next time would be different,’ it wasn’t until he embraced the spiritual aspect of recovery that things truly … Continued
By Mark H., Renascent Alumni Step 2 proved more challenging for me than Step 1. Despite acknowledging my struggle with alcohol since 18, surrendering to a power greater than myself felt elusive. Sixteen years of fluctuating commitment to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) failed to bridge the gap. I was a 90-day wonder too many times to … Continued
Forgiveness has been an integral part of Colleen’s recovery. With her life’s story punctuated by traumatic experiences, Colleen is thrilled to have surpassed her one-year recovery milestone. “It feels incredible to be at this point in my journey,” she shares. Gaining continuous sobriety has not been without its struggles. Having experienced various types of abuse … Continued
