Brian
When I came into The SOAR Program I had ruined almost everything.
My parents didn’t trust me. When I looked in the mirror I didn’t recognize the person staring back.
I had drug charges and was facing time in TYC (Texas Youth Commission).
The only option left for me was to live in a residential in-patient treatment program.
I came to SOAR with a low self-esteem, a broken heart, numbed emotions, and no boundaries whatsoever. I had no idea what to expect. They welcomed me with open arms as the third patient ever to be a part of the facility. The staff understood who and what I am from the very beginning so there was no confusion. My counselor was able to read me like a book. There were things I didn’t know about myself and had no understanding of at all, but she was able to point them out and help me understand them.
Today I know how to live a drug-free, alcohol free lifestyle. I’ve conquered my self-esteem issues and have figured out who and what I am. I’m able to distinguish my emotions and know what I’m feeling and why.
Today, because of The SOAR Program and the work I put into my stay there, I know who the man in there mirror is and I’m not ashamed of him. The SOAR Program worked wonders I never thought could happen in my life. I function on a whole new level now and I’ve become more encouraged than ever. My parents are also back to living a clean and sober lifestyle.
I didn’t think I’d be saying these things two days before I was admitted when I was destroying myself and drowning out my emotions. That’s how much of a change I’ve made.
-John S.
When I came to The SOAR Program I was emotionally and spiritually dead. I was tired of the life I was living and something had to change.
When I first met Deborah and Melissa at SOAR, for some reason they were glad I was there. I had never had anyone be glad I was there.
This place taught me how to cope with life without having to use drugs or drink. The people at SOAR actually knew what I was talking about because some of them had been through the same stuff I’ve been through. They told me that all I had to do to work this program was to be willing.
Today I have a relationship with my family and I’m working on putting my life back together. I now know how to express my emotions without getting overwhelmed and I have a relationship with a power greater than myself. I can have fun without getting high.
Eric W.