Michael had been employed at the same company for 19 years when they learned about his addiction. “They were actually shocked; but I knew I was powerless over alcohol and that my life was unmanageable,” shared Michael candidly. “My addiction was getting more and more progressive. When I began struggling to do my work, and … Continued
Step 12: “Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics and to practice these principles in all our affairs.” While each and every Step is equally important, Step 12 means a lot to me. It gives me the purpose. It allows me to become … Continued
“I knew I had trouble with alcohol for a very long time,” Larry says. “First as a teenager, then in college, through university, and into my working years. I wasn’t necessarily a heavy drinker every time, but I drank often and with every drink I ran the risk of getting out of control.” Eventually, Larry’s drinking … Continued
Like many who struggle with substance use, Angela’s path to recovery was not linear. “I spent a lot of time in and out of recovery. I had a lot of denial. I was looking at other people and using their drinking habits as my yardstick,” Angela shares openly. “I thought I was just a soccer … Continued
Thanksgiving was very different for Rodney, this year. He spent it surrounded by family at his uncle’s home in Toronto. After spending about 15 years in active addiction and five of those years in homelessness, this was Rodney’s second Thanksgiving in recovery. It’s a milestone that he is truly grateful for and it’s one that … Continued
We can all agree that life is challenging. How we deal with stress can impact our overall well-being. When we adopt healthy ways of managing the difficulties that life has in store for us, we are able to reap long-term benefits. In contrast, using unhealthy coping strategies such as drug or alcohol use, overeating, procrastination, … Continued
