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THEN AND NOW

June 10, 2016/by Frank Terzo

My journey in recovery began a year ago. The feelings I had then were ones of despair and depression. Thankfully, I became convinced that returning to treatment was the only answer. During this first year, I have had a healthy fear of relapse coupled with a very strong desire to maintain my sobriety. I have […]

ISOLATION

June 9, 2016/by Frank Terzo

A lot of people in recovery have an unhealthy habit of isolating – I know I did. We do this for many reasons. We may feel shame or guilt for our behaviours when we were drinking or using, we may fear being around people, places and things that could trigger our addiction, or we may […]

THE DREAM THAT BECAME REALITY

May 17, 2016/by Frank Terzo

‘The founders realized that meaningful work was a key element in rebuilding individual pride, the human spirit and the will to succeed – to find a better life’. This is actually about two dreams – the hopes and dreams of people everywhere and the dream that started OASIS, for they are interlocked. Let’s start with […]