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By Adam's mom Saturday, May 30, 2009

Well, 5 months after the meeting where we signed the papers agreeing to send our son to a residential treatment center, we delivered him last Friday safely and soundly. He was trying to convince us and himself that he didn't need to be there. We told him we were just trying it out to see how it would go.  Yesterday when talking to the customer relations person, ( a liason between our son and us,) I found out he is doing well. He had made it through 2 full days of school, he was making friends, and getting along well. He had been isolated from his friends here due to their poor choices and his social anxiety. I am so thankful for this program. I am so thankful for those who have steered me in this direction. I feel like this will make a huge difference in his recovery process. He will receive individual, group, recreational, and family therapy (via skype.) He will go through substance abuse classes, finish high school and have many opportunites to try new things including horseback riding. He is getting exercise daily, eating healthy food and learning life skills. Although I miss him terribly, I know in my heart that this is the best place that my son could be. Thank you to Dave and Christina for helping to get me to this place. It was a very difficult decision, but now one that I am so proud of making.

Kathy. (Adam's mom)

www.bringchange2mind.oeg
5/30/09 3:45pm

Hello Kathy,

 

This is great news! I am happy for you and your family that you made such a difficult, but wise decision. Your son is on his way to recovery now with a lot of support. Keep us posted.

 

Ashley

5/30/09 6:36pm

Thanks Ahley. You and your recovery were inspirational to me too. Keep up all of te good work.

Kathy

5/30/09 4:25pm

Hello Kathy, it is so nice to hear that Adam is doing so well. I'm happy that you are such a good support to him. I know you miss him, but he's safe now. The lessons he learns now, will benefit him, his whole life. I am proud of you. Keep us posted on how you and he are doing.

 

In peace,

 

Dave

5/30/09 6:38pm

Thanks Dave,

 

Im hoping that someday Adam will be corresponding w/ you. You remind me of him in many ways. Thanks for the support. I appreciate it.

Kathy

5/31/09 5:15am

Kathy,

 

That would be cool to chat with Adam.

 

I will always support you and Adam.

 

People helping people.

 

Dave

Christina Bruni, Health Guide
5/31/09 11:33am

Hi Kathy,

 

I'm pleased your son is doing well.  I believe he can recover.  A friend of mine has been sober for 13 years so I know it's possible for someone to go on and have a good life.

 

I'm glad you can contact him via Skype and other means.  It sounds like he can get the help that will help him move on.

 

Best regards,

Christina

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By Adam's mom— Last Modified: 12/19/10, First Published: 05/30/09