Nicole’s Story of Recovery
Today marks six years free from all mind-altering substances—something I once thought was impossible. I was lost in addiction, broken, and spiralling out of control. I kept heading down the same destructive path, committing what felt like suicide on the instalment plan. I knew if the drugs didn’t kill me, the lifestyle would. When I […]
Chad’s Story of Recovery
“We love you. We’re here for you. Recovery is worth it.” Thank you to Chad for sharing his story of recovery.
Chuck’s Story of Recovery
“I can’t emphasize to people enough that it is so important to let people in your life know they’re loved.” Thank you to Chuck for sharing his story of recovery with us. Click here to learn more about his story!
Chantel’s Story of Recovery
For a long time, I fought to find recovery, constantly falling back into old patterns, feeling trapped in a cycle that I thought I would never break. Many know my story, but if I had to pinpoint the exact moments when I began to find my way, two stand out more than anything. First, I […]
Louise’s Story
When Louise’s daughter began struggling with heavy drug use in grade 9, Louise faced the painful realization that she needed to take drastic action for her daughter’s well-being. She made the difficult but necessary decision to send her daughter out of country to receive treatment. Meanwhile she underwent her own reformation and took time to […]
Tyler’s Story
Hi! My name is Tyler, and I am in long term recovery from alcoholism and addiction. This is a significantly shortened rendition of this wild ride I like to call life. But before we get into all of that, let’s start at the top. I grew up in two loving households surrounded by affection, care, […]
Andrea’s Story
Five years ago I decided it was time to find recovery and take my life back. Five years ago today I took what money I had and used it for gas instead of dope like I originally planned to do. I drove 2.5 hours away from where I was quickly dying. It sure wasn’t […]
Annie’s Story
My birth mother was only 16 when she found out she was pregnant so she had me and gave me up for adoption. I was adopted into an Irish Catholic family in Toronto where both my parents were alcoholics. It was an unpredictable, chaotic and dysfunctional home. There was no discussion of my father’s […]
Tania’s Story
I am a mother, daughter, sister, niece, aunt, and a proud living example that recovery from addiction is possible. My name is Tania, and I am grateful to be in recovery from alcoholism. Only 11 short years ago, I was too ill to hold a job, or have any meaningful relationships in my life. […]
Doug’s Story
Hi, my name is Doug, and I am a person in recovery. This is my story. When I was 19, I got engaged, and shortly after she became pregnant. She broke off the engagement before the child was born and this absolutely crushed me. Over the next couple of months, out of anger and […]
