“There aren’t any words I know that describe how truly blessed and grateful I feel having completed this program.  I was accepted as a bossy, stubborn young lady who needed much more guidance than I thought.  Under the wings of the loving staff, I have become the increasingly independent woman I want to be.  This program has taught me how to network, how to make meetings, how to make new “healthy” friends and most importantly I feel, tolerance.  I was tolerated with grace and kindness and I’m every so grateful.  I’ve felt like a doted upon child who just couldn’t get it right.  The staff continued to believe in me time and time again and I’m forever grateful.”  -- Niki – January 2009

“I want to thank you for giving me this opportunity to save my life.  When I came to Crawford House, I was completely out of control in every way.  It was as if I had forgotten how to live.  Since I have been at Crawford House each staff has given me a special tool to take with me.  This program has enabled me to bring structure back into my life.  While the circumstances of my life have not changed, I have.  I have learned to respond and not react, to step back and think.  Most importantly, I have learned to integrate the program into my life as a way to live.  I now know support has always been there, and I have to look for it in the right places.  I am most grateful that I can leave the Crawford House a strong, clear thinking woman and mother.” -- Jacqueline – February 2009

“I am writing to thank you for a once in-a-lifetime opportunity.  By allowing me to reside in the Crawford house, I most definitely insured my freedom and probably saved my life.  At the rate I was going, the risks I was taking, and the immortality I thought I had, there is no doubt in my mind my life was headed for the worst.  I feel that my Higher Power plucked me out of society in the nick of time before I had the chance to destroy myself or someone else.  Then, kicking and screaming, I ended up at this sanctuary.  Once I stopped fighting and began to trust the process is when I became willing.  During these six months, I have experienced an array of feelings and emotions and today I know I can face everything and recover.  So thank you because now I can say that I not only have a second chance at life, but I have a secure grasp on a life of spirituality, harmony and inner peace.” -- Kristin – November 2008