Well, SG, I think what you get is a bit like a clear desktop. A platform, on which to build. A clean slate (once we clear up the mess we made). From now on it is what we make it, as long as we stay on the path.
Recovery goes at different rates for different people and I don't think many of us will experience the kind of stellar evolution that the woman in the article enjoyed. Nevertheless, we will evolve. Personally the changes in me are much more subtle than those described, but I am that little bit more sure-footed and decisive. A little more confident and content. Less anxious and stressed. More creative and inventive. Yes, I still get it wrong sometimes but I'll try to reflect and improve instead of getting defensive.
A lot of small things that together may become big. Not sure if that makes too much sense but it does to me!
Take care!