Here are just a few of the success stories shared by our alumnae to express their satisfaction and gratitude for the program and to inspire other women to take the steps they did to gain control of their lives.
Testimonials
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With the structure of the program and the various community roles I've held, in my wellness I've found that I am a strong leader, and it's something I truly love doing. It's scary to admit - it's something I've always wanted to do but shied away from when I couldn't handle criticism in the depths of my depression, or even just for fear of being labeled "bossy" as so many girls and women are. But here I've gathered the tools, experience, and confidence necessary to hold my head high back in the outside world. And it's all thanks to the support and encouragement (and sometimes challenges) from my community, my therapist, our counselors, and the amazing Leslie. They have all helped me recognize my strength and work through the things where I needed some help.
Going home won't be easy, but I know I will always have the support of those wonderful women. I love ya', Brookhaven, but I don't think I'll ever need to come back here again.
Thanks for everything.
arrow" data-quotes-content> To the therapists, the program counselors, the nurses, the doctors, the groundskeepsers, the pink ladies, the front office and business staff, the chefs, the dietitians, the directors and the executives. Every single one of you have done everything in your power to make sure… Read MoreTo the therapists, the program counselors, the nurses, the doctors, the groundskeepsers, the pink ladies, the front office and business staff, the chefs, the dietitians, the directors and the executives. Every single one of you have done everything in your power to make sure we are taken care of and have our needs met. You teach us new skills to manage life outside and inside Brookhaven, from DBT skills to mindful shopping and budgeting, helping us find our way through fun evenings out sans alcohol or other substances, helping us manage medications and even being advocates for us at outside doctor's appointments. Your support is all-encompassing and I can't thank you enough. Even the deluge of art projects has become a joy - each one has had a profound therapeutic value for me.
I've always been a "guy's girl" and was intimidated by the thought of coming to an all women's facility, but the community around me has been incredibly healing. Not only do we all support each other, we also teach each other every woman here has a different story and is at a different point in their journey. When I first arrived it was the women about to leave that gave me hope. As I progressed it was the women in the midst of their journey that gave me new perspectives on the things in my life and the qualities in myself that I can be grateful for. And as I near my time to leave, it's the close relationships I've formed that give me strength and courage and it's the new women coming in that allow me to show compassion for and guide through those disorienting first few days.
With the structure of the program and the various community roles I've held, in my wellness I've found that I am a strong leader, and it's something I truly love doing. It's scary to admit - it's something I've always wanted to do but shied away from when I couldn't handle criticism in the depths of my depression, or even just for fear of being labeled "bossy" as so many girls and women are. But here I've gathered the tools, experience, and confidence necessary to hold my head high back in the outside world. And it's all thanks to the support and encouragement (and sometimes challenges) from my community, my therapist, our counselors, and the amazing Leslie. They have all helped me recognize my strength and work through the things where I needed some help.
Going home won't be easy, but I know I will always have the support of those wonderful women. I love ya', Brookhaven, but I don't think I'll ever need to come back here again.
Thanks for everything.
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arrow" data-quotes-content> First of all I just want to say thank you...you have changed my life. There have been some negative things yes, but there have been so many more positives that that's what I want to focus on. My progress has come so far and… Read More
First of all I just want to say thank you...you have changed my life. There have been some negative things yes, but there have been so many more positives that that's what I want to focus on. My progress has come so far and in a positive/upward place so that's what I want to talk about in this letter. Brookhaven has been a haven for me and has become a second home. The staff, nurses, therapists pink ladies, PCs and clients are now pieces of my family. As far as my progress has changed/grown, I can't even believe how much I have grown during these 90 days. I remember the day I walked through these doors. I didn't feel like I could complete 90 days. It felt so long. Now I'm getting to the end and it's gone by so quickly. I am definitely a different person than came here two and a half months ago. I faintly remember the first couple weeks sobbing in the bath for hours, doctors and nurses coming in and out, getting sponged baths, rarely making it to groups and therapy because I physically could not, and having a baby monitor in my room to call the nurses because I couldn't do anything for myself. Wow that was miserable. And now only a few short months have gone by and I feel so blessed and incredibly proud of myself for what I have accomplished. Also, I have decided to stay another month to continue my healing. I contemplated this for a few weeks and now know without any hesitation that this is the right thing to do. Lookout Brookhaven here I come. Lastly, to Misty ... you have changed my world. I'm not sure if you will ever know how incredibly grateful I am to have met you. You have impacted my world in so many ways and have always stuck with me when all others said I couldn't be helped. And to Brookhaven, all I can do is thank you form the bottom of my heart and a million times more. As Misty would say, "go be awesome", and that is what I am going to do. I love you all!
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arrow" data-quotes-content> I came to Brookhaven kicking and screaming from the psych ward. I had one plastic bag of things and a pair of slippers. I locked myself in my car and refused to get out. I cried until I couldn't breathe. A month and a… Read More
I came to Brookhaven kicking and screaming from the psych ward. I had one plastic bag of things and a pair of slippers. I locked myself in my car and refused to get out. I cried until I couldn't breathe. A month and a half later I want to cry, but for the opposite reason - I don't want to leave.
I came in for a suicide attempt after struggling with bipolar, anxiety and agoraphobia. I had been broken down and felt less than human. The suicidal thoughts were constant.
My first glimmer of hope was meeting my therapist and core sisterms. They welcomed me without judgement. I was finally part of a community.
The projects and classes eased me into the idea of having a future. I put my heart into my work. I even started reach out and sharing my story with my other clients. I kept doing the "best thing" and changes began. I can't pinpoint when it happened, but my SI disappeared. My anxiety, depression, mania and self harm urges declined daily. I could open up about these things. The Brookhaven environment is open to honesty and feedback. I don't know what the future holds, but for once I can picture having one.
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When I arrived I was the angriest I've ever been. I cam from the psych ward and was brought straight to Brookhaven against my will. I locked myself in my car and am infamous for using livid as my first word in wrap up.… Read More
When I arrived I was the angriest I've ever been. I cam from the psych ward and was brought straight to Brookhaven against my will. I locked myself in my car and am infamous for using livid as my first word in wrap up.
My feeling works have changed. I see myself slipping in words I never thought I would - content, excited, happy. I slowly started to see the transformation the more I attended groups, met with my therapist, and was put on appropriate medication. I now have a future. I couldn't see past the pain and darkness for the past two years. The last few weeks I've begun planning out my timeline for when I leave.
I am so grateful for this shift. The staff and fellow clients have given me a reason to live.
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I hope you are well and I miss your voice. I miss Brookhaven more than I had imagined I would. I felt restless and ready not to be in an inpatient program – but I miss it daily. I wanted to thank you for your… Read More
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I’m in my seventh week of treatment at Brookhaven and I can unequivocally say my time here is the best gift I’ve ever given myself and is a blessing beyond measure. Read More
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I don't know how to tell you how life-saving Brookhaven has been for me. I credit so much of my healing to you [Jacqueline] and Marta. From the day you took me into your office and told me so many good things about myself,… Read More
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As a child I was filled with so much life. I was confident, driven, energetic and happy. My world was full of love and laughter. By 25 years of age, I had lost almost all of my childhood gifts and life seemed to be… Read More
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