Hemet Valley Recovery Center and

Being a part of something bigger than myself... I had no idea what this meant until I went through hemet valley recovery center. On December 26, 2013 I arrived at the front door of hvrc. I was just a shell of a man, and all I brought with me was the question... Help? They opened their arms to me and I finally felt like I could breathe. They told me my drug and alcohol abuse was only a symptom from the pain that was buried deep inside my heart. They began to "peel back the layers" of my life teaching me that it's ok to show emotion, I thought that would make me look weak, but it only made me stronger. The staff would have in depth one on one interactions with me to help me learn more about myself. From the executive director of the facility, to the clinical director, the counselors, the nurses, and even maintenance staff and cafeteria staff. Everyone there taught me how to live a different life and to be ok with myself. I had no idea what was going to happen when I walked through those doors, but the only word that I can think of that fits is miracle! Without the love and support from every individual at hvrc I don't know where I'd be. Back on the streets, in and out of jail, going through rehab time and time again, or even dead? This was my first time ever asking for help and going through treatment, but something if not everything they did made it my only time. They helped me learn how to be a father to my son, to love my family, my friends, and everyone around me, but most importantly they taught me how to love myself. Life is beautiful today because my spiritual foundation is set and growing everyday. I can only hope and pray that everyone that goes through hvrc can realize how important they are and how beautiful life can be. Hemet valley recovery center, you helped me save my life. I am forever grateful! Thank you!