Fruma’s Letter
The following is a letter that was recently written to Michael Hathaway, Executive Director at Clinique Nouveau Départ, part of EHN Canada. Dear Michael, This letter has been a long
Permission To Heal, Granted. A Veterans Story Of Overcoming Moral Injury
Born in Comox Valley, BC, Alec describes his childhood as ‘good.’ Around the age of six, Alec recalls losing the vision in his right eye. His parents took Alec to
The Man In The Mirror. Counsellor Sergio’s Story
From his distinguished bearing, cherub face and piercing blue eyes, Sergio is the picture of health. But don’t let his baby blues fool you. Once upon a time, Edgewood’s favourite
Finding Christopher: From Addiction To Redemption
Born in Campbell River BC, Christopher says he always obsessed over something. It started with baseball gloves, wheelbarrows, and cowboys. His earliest memories are good – family dinners, camping, and
I Didn’t Want To Die! Counsellor Trevor’s Triumphant Story
Born in Winnipeg Manitoba, to two loving, hard-working, parents, Trevor describes his childhood as a carefree one. He says he was a happy-go-lucky guy who enjoyed hanging out with his
Couples In Recovery-Bev and Sandy’s Story
Bev and Sandy were attending high school in Toronto when they met at a house party. Within a few months, they were dating and inseparable. After graduation, they longed for
How Recovery Saved my relationship with my father
It was my dad’s 60th Birthday and we had decided to throw him a big party. At the time things weren’t going well in my house, my parents were two
Surviving Addiction, Alumnus Grace D Shares Her Powerful Story
March in British Columbia Canada is typically known for its grey skies, cold weather and rain. Lots of rain. But on this particular day in March of 1997, a woman
Keep Working It Because It Works
Gina Lollobrigida wrote, “We are all born to die – the difference is the intensity with which we choose to live.” Sara M received her angel wings on January 8th,