A few good words

I found this testimonial about Cliffside Malibu- I felt the word needed to be shared:

Thank you for all your help, support and humor during my stay at Cliffside. It was an incredible experience, one I could never have imagined in my wildest dreams (just like you said!). Getting sober is an incredible trip. It is so much more fun tripping out on life instead of drugs or alcohol. There’s a whole new world that has opened up for me and being able to show up for myself and life is one of the most exciting parts of recovery.Once I got to Cliffside I was so relieved to not have to try to handle my addictions on my own and I couldn’t remember what I had been so fearful about. You really made the transition easy and filled with fun. At first I was wary about being judged and couldn’t admit to myself the severity of my problem. I was gripping onto substances for dear life as it was the only way I knew how to get through situations. I was scared of not being able to handle getting sober but you were always there as a positive resource with a wealth of insight. Being fearful of my own demons no longer worried me as they were already present weather I wanted them to be or not. It was so much easier to deal with them in such a great environment. It was nice to be somewhere where I was not just another number but at a place that took into consideration my personal needs (needs I didn’t even know I had).But now I’ve learned an alternative way to deal with my life and am learning to make myself happy. And it was all thanks to you and the great team of support and understanding that I got during my stay.The whole process of recovery is mind-blowing as I learned more about myself and how to deal with situations and people that used to make me nervous. I feel like the world is my oyster and there for the taking now that I’m more aware and able to be present for life and have expanded my horizons. Things now seem within reach for me if I want them as I’m not tied down and limited to the narrow scope of drugs and alcohol. It’s so refreshing to be released from the nagging problem of how to maintain my addictions and to spend my time & money doing fun things that I’d always wanted to. I thought alcohol and drugs helped me through my difficulties until I finally realized they were my difficulties and made life more difficult. Once I learned to count on myself and my H.P. instead of mind altering substances, I feel that I can face life with new found courage which is a refreshing feeling. And I have you all to thank for helping me through the journey of self discovery and dealing with the multifacets of life.Thanks for being there and helping me through my fears and rough patches.

Lots of love, Anonymous

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