Families of Graduates Speak

Jill and Bernie, grandparents to brother Tyler and Austin, two of our graduates now with over 3 years sober, were desperate for a solution for their grandchildren and together through our weekly family peer mentoring house meetings which they attended regularly they began the healing process of recovery. – “We were, at that time, very unsure due to the newness of this sober living home. This turned out to be one of the wisest choices Austin made. We truly did not believe Austin would stay 30 days. Austin was at Awakening approximately 15 months. This turned out to be the best decision Austin made. Families need to allow Awakening to do its job so the resident can be successful. You must close the door to the option of your family member quitting the program or coming home.

– Jill and Bernie

Gerald, father of our recent graduate Jerry, expresses his gratitude for getting his son back after many years of progressively worsening addiction. – “Awakening Recovery is without a doubt the right choice, because it’s the Best Choice for our son. It has literally saved our son’s life, by providing a safe place to allow healing; mentally, emotionally and physically, and a positive future. The fully dedicated, genuine, “war hardened” managers and executives operate within a matrix of proven, time-honored protocols, in an atmosphere of love, respect, brotherhood and a realistic timeframe.”

– Gerald H.

Lynette, mother of our recent graduate Jerry, understands the value of connection and community as a vital aspect of long-term recovery.  – “The difference in Awakening Recovery is they truly care and know what it takes to help someone recover. They do whatever it takes, and they get to the core of the issue for your loved one. Most programs keep you for 30 days then send you off to the next step just when you are at your most vulnerable state. Awakening knows this is not nearly long enough. They have a support system like no other, that continues well after your recovery. In fact, they are an integral part of a whole community of people looking out for you.”

– Lynette H.

Karen, mother of our recent graduate Griffin, was grateful to see that Griffin became more honest, open-minded and willing than she had experience of him in other short term recovery solutions. – “I have never seen Griffin work so hard to stay with a program. I believe he was telling people at other rehabs what they wanted to hear. I loved the fact that the men at Awakening would “pull his covers” and make him deal with his issues. When Griffin first joined Awakening I felt that this might be just another program that he would manipulate his way through. However, it became clear that this program was different in ways that I could not have imagined. He became more honest and open with us and truly learned to be grateful for help from us and the people at Awakening.”

– Karen T.

Jeff and Kristen, parents of graduate Dane, now with over 2 years sober who was at Awakening Recovery after many attempts at shorter term solutions that only skimmed the surface of the deeper more long term work needed to achieve sustained recovery. – “Our son entered the program with nowhere else to turn. Homeless and addicted. The management team helped him figure out all of his defects of character. They stood by him which gave him the ability to discover how to change his behaviors and live a sober life. He now has a support system there with the management, graduates and current residents. Our son had been to 3 other treatment centers which were 30 day programs. He left clean but immediately used again. Awakening Recovery is an extended duration program that allows for serious behavior modifications.”

– Jeff and Kristin T.