This is a success story from one of our graduates. Students are
encouraged to write a success story when they have any kind of wins on
the program.
" I really cannot truly put my overall success at Narconon
into words. I have made a complete transformation during my time in
this program. I started my time here as a true shell of the man I was
prior to my longtime drug abuse. I was a skeptical, unwilling,
dishonest, and most of the time foolish person.
I went through numerous
ups and downs in the beginning of my time here all of which truly
molded the man I am now.
When I began doing communication drills I looked for any way to escape
them – reason being I truly was not ready to confront myself, let alone
any others in my life. The staff was patient and caring, helping me
through that time and as I began to accomplish things in the course
room I built a true foundation for success.
When I began the sauna
again, I was skeptical. I thought of that part as a little far-fetched,
but again it proved to be an amazing experience. I finished sauna and I
was refreshed, gaining energy and stamina I had lost, not to mention I
felt pure again. I had another part of the puzzle. I had started to
truly gain a lot of my old qualities of greatness back and was feeling
great, yet I still thought “Can I stay away from drugs for the rest of
my life?”
Then came objective exercises, which for me was the turning
point of my life. During this I was able to regain my confidence in
myself, self-control, take true responsibility for myself, gain an
understanding of my mental and physical abilities. I reached the point
of which I knew drugs were done in my life forever.
It was like I finally turned a corner I had been trying to turn for
literally, years. I then learned to understand what I need to do for
myself and for those around me on an ethical and good moral level. I
was able to take responsibility for myself and my actions again. Ever
since then I have been eager to pick up all the technology and tools I
could for success. I have been able to regain my life and that is true
beauty to me.
This may have been a place I was sent to get off drugs but it so much
more than that. This truly is a family, all of which are at every point
of the way to help you. I have regained the respect of my family, which
I will continue to build upon. I have learned to live my life in the
fashion I need and I will do so. I want to thank every staff member
here for everything they have done to help me, you truly are the
greatest people in the world and I love you all more than I could tell
you. I want to thank the students and friends I have gained here. I
love you all as well. I will live the clean and sober life for myself
but you all will share a part in that everyday of my life. I promise
you that."
A.A.
