“From the beginning, I knew that this day was going to come much more quickly than I would have liked it to.  Nevertheless, it is here.  As I sit here writing, my eyes wander to my transition plan and I notice my admission date 1/11/11.  I always knew the date but did not see it in that format.  I am realize now how significant this was – all ones.  The first day of the rest of my life, starting over, starting from the beginning. Any of those and others fit.  I came in that first day, bankrupt in every possible way.  Crawford House took me in and gave me a second chance at life.  Words cannot really do justice in expressing my gratitude for this, but I am thankful and I know that my children are thankful.  Crawford House was instrumental in giving them their mother back and they do deserve to have their mom, the real one, without alcohol.  As I get ready to leave from here, I have a lot of sadness and fear.  I will miss Crawford House and everyone here.  However, I know I have been given and taught the tools that I need to remain a sober woman.  Thank you for all you have done and continue to do for women in early recovery.
Jodi – June 2011

“Where do I even begin?  I have to be honest and say that I didn’t want to come to Crawford House at all!  But, when I got here, I immediately felt at home and welcomed. I went through so much here and what an amazing gift it actually was that I got to complete this program.  I feel extremely grateful and blessed.  This is an amazing program and although I might not have wanted it, it was what I needed.  I know I have a lot of work ahead of me but thanks to Crawford House I will know how to really work a program for myself.  I can’t begin to tell you what Crawford House means to me.  It saved my life because without it I really don’t want to think about where I would be today.  I was a broken little girl when I first got here and I was empty.  I believe that now I have the opportunity to really live up to my potential as a young lady and down the road have a family and teach my children some of the values I have learned while I was here.  Thank you once again.       
Casey - August   2011

“I can’t thank Crawford House enough for giving me the opportunity to complete the program.  My first months here I definitely changed and learned a lot but I was terrified to leave and be on my own.  When I was sanctioned I was fortunate enough to see the growth I had made.  It was my sixth time in jail and I am normally very comfortable there.  This time I felt different.  I wasn’t comfortable.  That wasn’t my lifestyle anymore.  I knew that I had changed when I was sitting in the holding cell thinking of meetings instead of thinking of running and using.  When I found out I was going back to Crawford House that I had been given a second chance I couldn’t believe it.  This time I had a new confidence and willingness.  I made up my mind that I was 100% ready to change.  I saw the severity now in every single think I did.  I had learned to think twice and to “play the tape through.”  I took my second chance seriously and took full advantage of every day at Crawford House.  I can’t wait to come back for my official graduation.  I have never completed anything before.
Melissa – October 2011