Thrive – Stories of Recovery
Every recovery journey is different, find inspiration in these stories from our Thrive Recovery Community.

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…


It’s the Season of Gratitude
October 7, 2021
“Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates…


Looking Back At Lauren’s Legacy
September 20, 2021
A truly great clinician is hard to find, difficult to part with, and…


5 Tips For Staying Sober During The Dog Days of Summer
August 9, 2021
Summer is here! The sky is blue, the world is slowly returning…


From Couch Surfing to Service Work – Meet Alumni Coordinator, Billy H.
June 3, 2021
Written by Lorelie Rozzano, internationally recognized author and advocate. Billy was living…


Courage, Strength, Hope
March 5, 2021
Introducing Alumnus Leigh H. Born a proud Taurus in North York, Ontario,…


Introducing Bonnie Bartlett, Director of Alumni Relations, EHN Canada
November 4, 2020
It’s Time To Thrive! Bonnie has been part of the Edgewood/EHN family…


Fruma’s Letter
September 24, 2020
The following is a letter that was recently written to Michael Hathaway,…


I Didn’t Want To Die! Counsellor Trevor’s Triumphant Story
July 27, 2020
Born in Winnipeg Manitoba, to two loving, hard-working, parents, Trevor describes his…


Finding Christopher: From Addiction To Redemption
July 27, 2020
Born in Campbell River BC, Christopher says he always obsessed over something.…


The Man In The Mirror. Counsellor Sergio’s Story
July 27, 2020
From his distinguished bearing, cherub face and piercing blue eyes, Sergio is…


Permission To Heal, Granted. A Veterans Story Of Overcoming Moral Injury
July 27, 2020
Born in Comox Valley, BC, Alec describes his childhood as ‘good.’ Around…
Couples In Recovery-Bev and Sandy’s Story
May 3, 2020
Bev and Sandy were attending high school in Toronto when they met…
How Recovery Saved my relationship with my father
March 3, 2020
It was my dad’s 60th Birthday and we had decided to throw…


Keep Working It Because It Works
January 3, 2016
Gina Lollobrigida wrote, “We are all born to die – the difference…