The road which I am talking about would not have been in sight if not for The Family Foundation School. Before I came, I sought out what now seems like every form of self-sabotage. Drugs and alcohol just so happened to fall under this category. Overdose was not enough to stop, and misery only fueled the fire.
On April 26th 2007, I willingly came to FFS. One thing which stuck out to me from the start was the degree of happiness all around. Recovery for me did not start until months into my stay after I stopped lying to myself. I then realized the severity of my situation: life versus death. Once the doors of dishonesty were broken down, I was finally able to learn about myself. This, although a very painful process, has probably been what has helped me the most. Thank you John, Frank, Eric, and Chris for giving me the tools to break down the door.
I always thought that sobriety was like a fun-sucking leech. The friends that I have met at the Family School have taught me that this is not the case. Whether pulling pranks on Chris Barr in the dorm or watching Alex getting beat up by inanimate objects, I can honestly say that its been fun. Even ballet had its moments!
T. O. Alumni, Dec. 2009
Where I Learned to be a Human Being