03/12/2025
"By the time I came into Cedars in May 2017, I had been to 10 other rehabilitation centres and, in total, had spent 3 years of my life in rehab. I had lost my son, my job, my home and had no relationship with my family.
I drank and used for only one reason, it was not for fun, or because I enjoyed it (in the end, the substances had stopped working), I drank and used for oblivion, to numb any feelings or thoughts. In hindsight, I can see the progressiveness of this illness.
In my delusion, I did not believe I had a problem; I believed the problem lay with the rest of the world.
Slowly, over the next 11 months, I worked the 12 Steps and was helped with my behavioural issues and with the progressive disease of addiction. I was guided to not only stop using drugs and alcohol but also to transform my life completely. I was able to begin rebuilding my life, relationships with family and become an accountable and responsible member of society.
Had it not been for the program, the love and support I experienced at the Cedars, the life I have today would never have been possible."
Your stories of recovery inspire us every day. They remind us why this work matters. We are here to walk your journey with you. You are not alone.
