Julia knew her life had become unmanageable. Her substance use shifted from alcohol to include cocaine, and in the months before she attended treatment at Renascent, Julia lost her job. “I think I was always very driven by alcohol. I focused my whole life around that next drink,” shares Julia candidly. “I wanted to go … 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
By Paul, Renascent Alumni I have been asked to write my experience with Step Five which is “Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of my wrongs”. I first came into Alcoholics Anonymous in January 2001, and I stayed for almost two years. I enjoyed the fellowship, had a … 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
The news of her boyfriend’s passing was unbearable. He died by suicide and in the depths of her grief, Molly quickly found Percocet. “It allowed me to stop crying. I thought it was a miracle,” she shares. “I never wanted to be without it again.” In the months and years that followed, Molly’s dependency on … Continued
Being assertive is a core communication skill. Assertiveness can help you express yourself effectively and stand up for your point of view, while respecting the rights and beliefs of others. This is important for everyone, especially people in recovery, as being assertive can also help boost your self-esteem, earn others’ respect, and in turn help … Continued
