Testimonials

Nothing makes us happier than when clients tell us about the positive changes that have happened in their lives as a result of their treatment at Promises. We hope these letters can serve as a source of encouragement and inspiration to others needing relief from drug addiction and alcohol abuse. Promises truly is a place where hope and healing begins.

• “Here I have found a life in balance: Mind, Body & Soul.”
• “I had no idea what sobriety meant.”
• “I didn’t just get sober. I was introduced to a whole new way of living.”
• “I don’t have to put on a facade any more.”
• “All my shame, self-pity, and self-destructive attitudes have slowly disappeared.”
• “Promises opened the door to a way of living that I couldn’t have ever imagined.”
• “They provided the support and the treatment. The rest was up to me.”
• “I found some peace for the first time in perhaps my entire life. “
• “My career was on the line. The more success and fame I received, the more I indulged.”
• “What I found was a simple way to reprogram my thoughts and actions.”
• “I did not know how to get sober. I had never done it before.”
• “I realize that true success is being able to be honest. Honest to myself.”
• “I was thoroughly astounded to find myself 5 days sober.”
• “In the past year, I have experienced some true miracles.”
• “I get excited when I think of how far I have come this year.”
• “I get very excited to think of what I might accomplish by the end of year two.”
• “I can now live a productive, meaningful and happy life.”
• “I am now able to admit when I am wrong. Make amends to those that I have harmed.”
• “I am now in a relationship with the girl of my dreams. I am truly a good and caring father who always shows up. I am a dedicated son and, most importantly, I am grateful for this opportunity at a new life. One day at a time. I will never have to go back to that dark and lonely place. Never.”
• “I knew I had a drug problem and I knew I needed help.”
• “I was powerless over alcohol and had no place to turn.”
• “In the past year, I have experienced some true miracles.”
• “My name is Becky B. and I am an alcoholic.”
• “I like to talk to newcomers. That is my recipe for sobriety.”
• “This program has been one baby step at a time.”
• “I have been sober for 14 months now.”
• “I have found unity, service and recovery.”
• “I knew I needed to get help.”
• “Today, I have a sponsor, work the steps, go to meetings and have commitments.”
• “I am constantly reminded to ‘do the next right thing.’”