Thrive – Stories of Recovery
Every recovery journey is different, find inspiration in these stories from our Thrive Recovery Community.
6′ 8″ and full of heart and soul. Meet Edgewood Counsellor, John…
March 14, 2023
He is a hard guy to miss when you are in a…
Music Therapy: Edgewood’s latest superpower in the fight for recovery
February 10, 2023
The guy with three days in treatment is struggling in his ring…
Edgewood’s Art Therapy Program — Introducing Carolyn Simpson
January 14, 2023
It is a cold, west coast late afternoon. The sun is just…
Getting The Full Christmas Treatment – No Regrets
December 17, 2022
It is November 2007. Russ W.’s family is holding the classic intervention…
A Veteran’s Story of Recovery: Balanced. Grounded. Congruent.
November 9, 2022
There is a saying in the rooms of recovery that it is…
Balancing Recovery and Halloween Shenanigans: Strategies to Avoid Triggers
October 13, 2022
Back in the day, as in the days of getting blitzed, I…
There’s Something About Mary – Survivor, Supporter, Educator
September 26, 2022
Just a few weeks before Orange Shirt Day once again reminds a…
From Stormy Days to Calm Seas – Kella-Lee’s Journey
September 9, 2022
It is hard to pinpoint exactly what part of Kella’s life is…
The Secret Sauce of Recovery: Series explores the evolution of the EHN…
August 17, 2022
The history of addiction medicine is filled with incredible claims, personalities, facilities,…
Alumni Ambassador, Alanna S. On What Recovery Looks Like Today
July 8, 2022
Alanna is apologizing for interrupting the interview, having to run to the…
Hundreds out for Edgewood’s Annual Run For Recovery
July 4, 2022
Nanaimo community rallies for the cause They dodged the storm, raised a…
Hurricane Emma – A Force To Be Reckoned With
May 20, 2022
If you look up the word hurricane you are sure to find…
Sergio’s Journey To Retirement
May 5, 2022
Sergio Orlando is sitting in a waiting room in clinic in Parksville,…
The 12 Gifts of Recovery
December 7, 2021
About a year before I got sober, I made a list in…
Canadian Veteran Derek B. Crosses Bridge to a Better Life
November 5, 2021
Derek B., pictured above with his favourite horse, Elvis, who he says…
