My Life Has Been Rejuvenated
Before Narconon I was a lucky son with hard-working parents and family who never gave up on me, doing their best to raise me right and be the role models I needed. But I looked up to the wrong people and when life would get difficult I would self-destruct. Many times, I had the opportunity to make something of myself, but I couldn’t get right with myself. Five years ago, I made the irrational decision to use meth. I instantly knew it was bad and was scared because I loved it. Before I knew it, I couldn’t say no to it and just as fast I was in a hole I couldn’t begin to comprehend how I was going to get out of besides going down. I was sick of myself.
When I came to Narconon I was prepared to do anything. All I had to do was walk through the door and they (the Narconon staff) did the rest. They stayed in touch with my probation officer and my family.
My life has been rejuvenated and freed from restraints I put on myself. I came in at 145 pounds and I am graduating at 175 pounds, with the proper nutrition to have my body back to functioning like factory new.
The New Life Detox sauna program rid my body of everything I had put in it over the years. It was replenishing. I felt like physically, a weight had been lifted off my back. By the end of it I had more energy, my spirits were up, and I was feeling better.
On the next step of the program, I got a relief of judgment. It was a relief to express myself and not have to worry about what others thought. My awareness went up.
When I did the first of the Life Skills courses I got strength from doing something I was scared to do. I faced my fears, and it opened my eyes to a future again. I learned tools to identify and spot traits of people I don’t want to be around.
On the Personal Values course I got a clear conscience. I found relief from things I was holding in and didn’t want to tell anybody – things I was trying to sedate. I finally took a look at myself and was able to take responsibility for my actions and get them off my chest and not have to think about it or what others thought about me.
The last step was the rebuilding of myself, relationships and the people around me. I got tools to stay good and identify when I am lacking in some area.
Now I have sobriety, a future, and a fresh start.
“Now I can love back those that loved me and contribute and pay my success forward. If you’re tired of your lazy ways and ready for a change, this place will set you free.”
Before Narconon I didn’t have the strength to confront the damage I’ve caused, but today I have hope, and I’m ready. I have a purpose, and I’m no longer sick of myself. Now I can love back those that loved me and contribute and pay my success forward. If you’re tired of your lazy ways and ready for a change, this place will set you free.
Bret A., Narconon Arrowhead Graduate
