From the moment I stepped into the facility I was treated like a Queen. I want to thank the entire staff for all of your help!
— Barbera S. - Erie, Pennsylvania
My son spent 30 days in your beautiful facility, and he came home a new man. I owe you a debt of gratitude. His alcohol addiction will be with him for the rest of his life, but you have given him the tolls to help stay in recovery.
— John R. - Miami, Florida
To my counselor, thanks for helping me through treatment and being tuff when I needed it. I know if I didn't stay "I would still be using now". Instead my life is great now because I decided to go to treatment and stay. I am back in school. I will be graduating with an associate of science. I only have two semesters to go. I still have troubles that arise and have to deal with living life on life's terms; however my worst day clean still beats my best day using! It's not easy but it is possible to get clean & sober.
— Katrina F.
To the Treatment Team, I am so happy that I took advantage of getting the help that you offered me, instead of sitting around slaking like I have other times I tried to quit. I don't know for sure if it was just because I was really ready to end that lifestyle this time or what. I do know I wouldn't be this far if it wasn't for your program. I was able to really open up to all the staff there. I feel like a thousand pounds has been lifted from my mind & body. You all just have a way of bringing everything "All my issues" home and made me really look at myself and the life I was living. I never "got it before" when I was in other treatment programs, I would try to talk to the counselors and staff. They just made it so clinical & impersonal that I completely shut down. Your staff spoke to me and treated me like a person & human being. Not like a patient. You helped me see things in a different perspective and explained things to me in a way I could understand & relate to. You helped me see I'm not a hopeless case and I do deserve a chance at a better life. I know now that I am not a bad person. I made bad decisions and choices by drowning myself in alcohol, pills and whatever else I could find.
I never thought I could have so much peace inside myself.
— Rhonda P.
I felt a real need to let you know how I'm doing after treatment. I relapsed after leaving. Just feel it's important to let you know that even though I relapsed your work with me was wasn't wasted. While "drinking" your words rang in my ears more than once. Thank you for the impact you made on my life. "It reached me even when I was drinking" I found myself going to a meeting even though I was drunk. I am sober now, have a sponsor and I have service commitments at my home group.
— Jean L.
I cannot thank you enough for everything. I have been in therapy many times and this is the first time I have had anyone tell me what the reality of what my life had become due to my addiction. As challenging as it was, it was not as painful as I anticipated. For the first time in my life as scared as I was "I was ready to face the world" I cannot remember the last time I felt this way "Happy"
Thank you for helping me get my life back and helping me recover.
— Regina
To The staff, I just wanted to thank you for treating me with dignity and respect. Along my road to recovery each of you played a part. Thank you for giving me the tools I needed to start my "New journey" and helping me get my life back. I will forever be indebted to you all.
— Stephan P.
Parents of a client:
Dear Staff, We have just returned home after visiting our daughter (celebrating her one year anniversary clean & sober) over the last 12 months she has received many of the promises of the 12-step program. She is immersed in recovery, having an AA and CA home group, participates in a step study, and is now sponsoring someone. Besides attending various other meetings during the week.
During the past year she has completed your thirty day inpatient treatment center, gained employment, receiving several raises. She has earned the respect of her employer for her work and resolving personal issues on her own without making her problems her employer's. Along the way she made all amends to the state of Delaware, re-acquired her license, purchased a car and moved into a condo. In the spring she hopes to further her education part time.
I was amazed at the outpouring of support, congratulations, encouragement, and admiration she received from her friends and support group of all ages. She has built a very solid foundation for herself.
We want to sincerely thank you for helping her along in her early journey to recovery. You believed in her, allowing her to believe in herself. Your guidance, kindness, and support which allowed her to complete your program, will not be forgotten by any of us.
Sincerely,
— Terry and Preston T.
To my counselor,
Things are wonderful in our lives today. We had a baby 8 months ago, and just got married. We came to treatment in 2003. We both will have two years clean & sober in a few months. We still go to meetings and work a program. I am a stay at home mom now. And Tim still has his roofing business. Life is good we both have both of our families back in our lives today. We think and talk about you often and they help you gave us.
Thank you!
— Kelly and Tim
To my extended family:
To all the staff, my stay there was very enlightening. Each and every one of you made me feel very comfortable. This letter is for nurses, techs, counselors, and even the staff in the kitchen. You guys really care about people and it shows. I have been to rehab before, but I didn't see the disease for what it really is. I know treat it as such "a disease" If someone is serious about getting help. I would recommend your facility.
First and foremost, I have gotten older and really feel in my heart that my old ways of life have ended. I have spent most of my life running with the devil. It is now time to slow down & take it easy and enjoy life to the fullest clean & sober. I can't wait to make many friends in recovery. Thanks for all that your program has done for me.
— Craig
To my counselor, there was a time I thought I wouldn't make it, and then I fell to my knees and surrendered and prayed for help. Then I came to treatment. I know now I can handle anything that comes my way. If I work the twelve steps and make meetings & most of all stay humble. I can never repay you and the rest of the staff for helping me feel alive. I am very grateful that you were there for me. I hope that one day I can be there for someone in the same ways you were there for me.
— Stephanie
To the entire staff, I thought long and hard before writing. I want to convey my deep and sincere appreciation of what each person has done for me. My counselor, you have made such a profound impact on my "baby steps" to recovery. And so has everyone else there. The kitchen staff, the techs, the nurses, housekeeping dept, I'm sure I missed someone. But overall everyone there has played either a small or huge role in helping me. For me fear of drinking or using again will give me the strength I need to have faith in my recovery. My doubts also remind me I cannot do this journey alone. My higher power, sponsor, twelve steps, meetings and the love and support of my wife & parents will help me pave the path to recovery "One day at a time"
Though I was only there for 28 days I can honestly say those days have had a profound impact on building a stronger foundation towards my recovery.
A sincere & grateful
— Marty M. - New York City, NY
My Treatment Team, My stay here was a "once in a lifetime experience" I wanted to take a moment to thank you for your hard work. I have been using drugs and alcohol for 20 years. This is the most clean/sober time I have had in those 20 years. I was extremely sick when I first got here. I really did not want to live anymore, but with the help from the staff and the community "I feel like a new person". I want the staff to know that although at times it may not have looked like I was taking this program seriously, I really did! My life was on the line. Thank you so much for showing me a new way of life. I know it's going to take a lot of hard work, you gave me the tools and now it's up to me to use them.
Lots of Love
— Ryan B.
Dear counselor, I wanted to thank you for your kindness in helping me at a second chance of getting my life back. You have truly helped save my life with your program.
Sincerely,
— Doug Z.
