Essentially, TK has given me a second chance at life. TK has gifted me with so much that I can scarcely put it into words. They helped me to understand the baffling and cunning nature of my disease. The treatment team and area specialists taught me valuable skills. Although at times my disease was challenging for all involved the staff was vigilant in their efforts to monitor me, giving me gentle encouragement and support. is by far the best! I truly feel that the staff here really cares about me. Having been to other treatment facilities T.K. Their helpful, cheery, caring, and supportive attitudes have been so important to my recovery here. I began to realize that I was worthwhile, deserving of health and happiness and that I could consider my needs rather than always those of others. My behaviors were not deliberate and could be managed and eliminated with hard work, support from others and learned coping skills. I learned while here that I was suffering from a disease(s). I came to Timberline Knolls not knowing what to expect – in denial of my problems but wanting to feel better and get stronger. My life is better because of the advice y’all have given me. You guys are life changers and role models. I was hardy easy to deal with but was ALWAYS treated with respect and love. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I cannot express my gratitude enough for the staff who never gave up on me. This treatment, mixed with the skills and support of TK I’m back in school finishing my bachelors in psychology and moving on to get my masters of social work. In March I started TMS treatment at an outpatient level and have had incredible, life changing results. I can truly say I’m not just surviving, I’m thriving. I’m currently 9 months into solid recovery. Our conversations were filled with sass and support, what more could I want?! I was truly blessed to be supported and loved by the staff. I owed that to TK, especially the staff on Maple. I wasn’t fixed, frankly some days I didn’t even feel “better” but I was alive. I discharged from TK for the last time in April of 2017. However, each time I discharged I walked away with news skills (thanks DBT), more sass and grew as a person with each stay. The hope started to dwindle and this process repeated itself 3 more times. 12 weeks later, I walked away carrying hope that the staff and fellow patients instilled in me. I walked in unsure, frightened and hopeless. Reflecting back, I can’t believe it’s been 4 years since my first stay at TK. (I was very thankful for the Grace Program component of rehab, which is the faith-based tract.) I will always recommend Timberline Knolls to anyone needing to reclaim their voice and find their power. We shared trauma, stories and laughter and I felt like I finally had found my tribe. The women in my lodge were some of the most incredibly strong and beautiful people I have ever met. The first three days were quite shocking as I had to adjust my reality, and when I relinquished control I began seeing miracles every day. When I made the decision to go, I committed to work my tail off at Timberline – I went to every single class and group, I prepared for therapy sessions and I “trusted the process” (even when I disagreed with their ideas.) I loved almost every minute in rehab. I was able to reach a solid state of recovery through their expertise. My Bulimia and PTSD stemming from an abusive marriage were issues that were extensively cared for during my stay. I finally went to TK at the suggestion of my therapist. I did not realize I had an eating disorder, I did not realize my body was slowly shutting down.
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