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

Derek B., pictured above with his favourite horse, Elvis, who he says…

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It’s the Season of Gratitude

“Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates…

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Looking Back At Lauren’s Legacy

A truly great clinician is hard to find, difficult to part with, and…

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5 Tips For Staying Sober During The Dog Days of Summer

Summer is here!  The sky is blue, the world is slowly returning…

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From Couch Surfing to Service Work – Meet Alumni Coordinator, Billy H.

Written by Lorelie Rozzano, internationally recognized author and advocate. Billy was living…

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Courage, Strength, Hope

Introducing Alumnus Leigh H. Born a proud Taurus in North York, Ontario,…

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Introducing Bonnie Bartlett, Director of Alumni Relations, EHN Canada

It’s Time To Thrive! Bonnie has been part of the Edgewood/EHN family…

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Fruma’s Letter

The following is a letter that was recently written to Michael Hathaway,…

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I Didn’t Want To Die! Counsellor Trevor’s Triumphant Story

Born in Winnipeg Manitoba, to two loving, hard-working, parents, Trevor describes his…

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Finding Christopher: From Addiction To Redemption

Born in Campbell River BC, Christopher says he always obsessed over something.…

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The Man In The Mirror. Counsellor Sergio’s Story

From his distinguished bearing, cherub face and piercing blue eyes, Sergio is…

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Permission To Heal, Granted. A Veterans Story Of Overcoming Moral Injury

Born in Comox Valley, BC, Alec describes his childhood as ‘good.’ Around…

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Couples In Recovery-Bev and Sandy’s Story

Bev and Sandy were attending high school in Toronto when they met…

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How Recovery Saved my relationship with my father

It was my dad’s 60th Birthday and we had decided to throw…

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Keep Working It Because It Works

Gina Lollobrigida wrote, “We are all born to die – the difference…

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