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Tami H.01/17/2012
I just left Sierra Tucson on
January 11, 2012. WOW! I
suffered for 6 long years with
Depression and Anxiety! I got
my miracle! I so look forward
to being a part of the PROUD
ALUMNI! Thank you to all!
I will forever feel Sierra
Tucson Safe!
Liz P.11/07/2011
All Alumni attendees, Tim, Patty, and
Staff,
S.T.A.R. 24 rocked! Thank you everyone
for your Support and Love. I had the best
alumni retreat yet! Can't wait for 25....
Love you all!
Song L 10/27/2011
I came to Sierra Tucson on May 1 in a wheelchair but because of the support of all there and especially my pain doctor I have begun a new life. I finished progressions in July as I had to come back when the doctors at home wouldn't follow through with my treatment. I am living in Tucson now and would love to hear from others that were learning at Sierra with me. Hope to see you next week at the alumni retreat. Call me at 520 219-0297 if you remember and would like to talk.
Dana M.10/19/2011
It's been over 2 years since I left Sierra
Tucson and when I came in, I didn't think
I'd ever be able to get past my trauma
and live life the way I wanted to. I just
wanted to thank Suzy for all of her help
and support while I was there. I'm now
starting my own business doing what I
love. Life is good again!
Brian L10/06/2011
Today marks seven years of sobriety for me. Could not have done it without Sierra Tucson and all the people there. Thanks for giving me my life back.
Josh G07/09/2011
Today I have over 23 months sober from drugs and alcohol and I have a year free from the addiction of tobacco. I learned many of the basic tools at Sierra Tucson and regained my sanity from drug addiction. Thanks ST.
Tim07/07/2011
I stepped for many years in the wrong direction. I'm so blessed that the love of my Higher Power, the support from recovery friends, the staff at Sierra Tucson, and one very very special therapist named Karen Martin helped me find my authentic step. When I walk to my own true beat, I have a bounce in my step and a joy in my heart that I never thought was possible. With a grateful heart and one day at a time, I plan to step moment to moment in awe at what God has, is, and yet to do in my life.
Jim W07/07/2011
Been clean and sober for over 16
months, thanks to all the people at
ST and AA.
nicola g06/01/2011
today i am celebrating 21 years of sobriety..and i owe so much of it to the staff at sierra tuscon who gave me the strength, courage and tools to start again one day at a time...i could go on for hours but simply put, thank you from the bottom of my heart...x
thomas C05/09/2011
I am in San Diego, and the closest alumni group available to me is in LA. Are there any alumi here in the San Diego area?? if so i would love to help cooridinate something. my contact is 888-855-1875.
thomas C05/03/2011
Sierra Tucson has saved and changed my life. In August of 2008, i returned for the Alumi Reunion and worhops there I had the opportunity to present a speach. As of now i am starting my own after care center, and will be in Arizona soon, hopefully able to speak once again for the patient population.
Kasiana F04/29/2011
Last week I celebrated two years of
sobriety, I live my life in gratitude today.
3 years ago when I came to Sierra Tucson
I couldn't have imagined what life would
be like with out my addiction to my
eating disorder, drugs or alcohol. My life
today surpasses anything I could of even
imagined, I honestly did not know life
could be so calm and wonderful.
I am so grateful that my journey to
recovery began here at sierra tucson.
Kelly M03/11/2011
Looking for anyone that was in the
Eating Disorder Unit from April
25,1992- June 1992.....
Rae T03/11/2011
March 5, 2006 was the day I left Sierra Tucson to go home and start my life of recovery. I use the tools I was given at ST every day and I am so grateful I choose Sierra Tucson for my education. I return every year for the annual Alumni Reunion/Retreat and it's like a huge booster shot of recovery. The healing air of the desert and the mountains that surround ST have become somewhat Holy for me. It's my spiritual renewal. Thank you all for all you do for me, and God willing, will see you all in November.
Rae T
Corpus Christi, TX
1/23/06
Hyman F03/09/2011
Living in NY and not having
someone to reach into and share with
caused me to feel isolated and empty. I
began to unravel and find ways to
loose myself. My pain was intense and
I felt as though no one understood.
My brother heard from a close friend
of mine that I was not healthy and
needed help. He organized a meeting
with the other members of my family.
Someone recommended Sierra Tucson
and we agreed collectively that I
should go, asap.
ITs hard for me to express how
crucial the program and staff at Sierra
was in my recovery. I was so empty
and lost coming in. It took a while for
me to come out of my shell and begin
to find strength.
The friends and staff made all the
difference for me. The programs and
group discussions helped me begin to
believe in my ability to shine. There
was an underlying emotional aspect of
my hurt that I never had chance to
understand. The tears fell and the
community embraced me with open
arms.
I just want to say Thank You
everyone for not judging me, giving
me the legs to run again, find myself
and let the shame fall away.
I LOVE YOU ALL SO MUCH,
HYman F
Kaitlynn W.03/07/2011
I just took 3 years of sobriety on March
5th, and i can't help but thinking where i
was 3 years ago. Sierra Tucson
introduced me to the 12 steps and I will
be forever grateful for the foundation
they have given me. I was 19 when I
arrived there and I was such a little punk
in my first 30 days of sobriety. I want to
thank all the amazing staff for being so
patient with me! I'm so extremely grateful
for the family week and the aftercare you
sent me to. I'm hoping that someday I'll
be able to come back & visit, and I hope
that you guys will remember me! I'm a
completely different person since I left
(thanks to AA, the steps, God & ST)! Much
Love and Gratitude to you all!
Steve H01/03/2011
Steve H
This is my 10-year anniversary. I was at ST for a month starting January 2, 2000. I don’t think a day goes by I don’t use some of the tools and insights I learned while I was there. My relationship with everyone has changed since then – that’s a good and real thing. I have consciously shed most of my unhealthy relationships and have done a pretty good job at not finding new crazy replacements in things or other people. Nothing was easy, particularly at first, but as the momentum built, my life got better and easier. I want to thank the staff and my co-seekers for helping my life improve. May you find the miracle you seek to grow to be the person you can be.
Louis O01/01/2011
I just want to say thank you to the staff and fellow patients of Sierra Tucson for their help in my recovery during the month of December 2010. My family and I are indebted to everyone that I had the pleasure of meeting and working with. THANK YOU SIERRA TUCSON!
Brandon M01/01/2011
Happy New Year. Today marks my
amazing accomplishment of another year
clean. I was a 19 year old patient of ST in
June-July of 2001, fresh out of high
school. I don't say that to pat myself on
the back, just maybe a young person will
read this and know recovery at a young
age is possible. This year will be
amazing, I am getting married to my best
friend who also is in recovery. I owe my
9 years of clean time to Sierra Tucson and
will forever be grateful of what that place
did for myself and my family. From warm
Florida "Don't use no matter what". life is
good.
Peggy L12/31/2010
My dearest Rose: Thanks to you I have joy and great frienships in my life. I will be sober 3 years on January 20, 2011. WOW! That first year is tough but so worth it. My time with you taught me so much & I left several demons there with you. I grew to love that bat & it helped me to get rid of old anger.
I started a private practice as a therapist & specialize in infertility & adoption. All of this is possible thanks to our work together. I always remember you saying you had survived many types of abuse. Knowing you did helped me realize it could be done.
Sorry it took me so long to write but I wanted some sobriety before I wrote.
I wish you the best in the New Year & know that I will always LOVE YOU!!!!!! Peggy
casey12/02/2010
I was at Sierra Tuscon from July 10,1988 through August of 1988. Being there I realized that it was the first time in my whole life that I really felt loved.I want to express and lot of thanks to my counsler.Eillen P. She amongts others help to save my life!
RIght now I am looking for a good friend that I met while I was there. His name was Denny G. He is in New Jersey and that is all i can find out. If anyone knows his where abouts please contact me crvinson67@ yahoo.com Thanks to all and I hope u have a very Merry Christmas
Casey V
Betsy12/02/2010
i was a patient at ST from the end of February until the end of March 2010. I'm so happy for all of you that are doing so well. I could use a "friend" ... if anyone would like to become e-mail buddies or eventually phone buddies, I would so much appreciate it.
serenityandpeace@comcast.net
thanks!
Carla F.11/29/2010
My 5th year anniversary is
coming up on 12-26-2010.
I just had a wonderful
thanksgiving with my family this
year. I think back to 5 years
ago and I can't believe I am the
same person.
I am so thankful for Sierra
Tucson and for my family.
Without either one I may not
have made it this far. :)
Laura S11/21/2010
I was at ST 6/10/06-7/10/06 & I
just wanted to say to the staff & my
fellow "Moodies" that I am thankful
for my time with you.
Every year I look back and see
all of the baby steps forward I have
taken in my journey to well-being. A
journey that began at ST.
I knew ST was helping me while
I was there, but I wanted the staff to
know that I still look to the teachings
& experiences there to help me
continue to grow in balance & well-
being.
So, thank you. Thank you.
Frank R.11/10/2010
I entered Sierra Tucson November 1st 2005 questioning if I forever stigmatized my reputation by admitting I needed help with my substance abuse. I cried my eyes out at the thought of not being with my kids on Thanksgiving. As the days progressed I realized that it might behoove everybody at one time or another in our lives to"take a time out" and get some perspective as to where we've been and where we would like our journey to go. This Thanksgiving I am grateful that I chose to go to ST.
Marie D.11/03/2010
Nov. 1 was my 23 anniversary. thank you for everything, for showing me how with love. Of everyone I met I connected the most with Levi Neill. I remember much of what he said and I was really happy when he came to Binghamton to speak. I feel so blest. Long before I arrived I knew that I needed Sierra Tucson. I was drowning in my COA issues and PTSD and depression even without a drink of alcohol. The model for the treatment of alcoholism was so confrontational elsewhere. It felt brutal, stigmatizing, one dimensional. I would dissociate or rebel or go to shame. Sometimes I am lonely but I am at peace and I get along with people-normies too now. : )
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