The Insight Program Testimonials
Our son called us from college and told us that he had been drinking alot and smoking marijuana even though he had promised us that he would and could quit. We had already gotten the name of Insight from a psychiatrist that we knew. In her words -“do you want a posh place in Utah or a tough-love program that will work” – obviously, we wanted a program that would work. Fortunately, our son had reached a bottom on his own, without any legal problems that so many families have had to deal with. We went to Insight and met with Glen. Our son decided to join the program. I have said over the past months that I have my son back – the son I would have had if he had not gotten involved in drugs and alcohol. Insight has made such a difference in his life as well as my husband and mine. We didn’t realize just how unhappy we all were. We attend the parent meetings and enjoy helping others as we were helped when we first came. The love and friendships we enjoy being a part of Insight, is something we all cherish.
It was almost 2 years ago when my brother hit the bottom. After a long time of drug abuse, he wound up in jail at the age of 16. My parents had been struggling with his addiction, what to do about it, and their own denial for quite some time. My dad would spend hours researching what kind of help would be best for him. They had exhausted drug therapists because he wouldn’t listen or talk. He had stubbled upon a book called “Along the Yellow Brick Road” and read it, eventually marking certain pages with post-its. At this point, I had thought that my brother and dad’s relationship was over. There were no words between them except harsh ones and my mom, trying to be the rock, got the worst of it all. Finally, when my mother refused to bail my brother out of jail immediately, she made the decision to give him a choice; get help or stay in jail. He admitted he had a problem and chose help. The next day my parents and brother went to a Tuesday night meeting. The first month was rough for him but today, almost having 2 years sober, and myself having gone to 2 gratitude meetings, can safely say that my brother has taken the initiative to change his life and helped the lives of others. He would have never seen himself as a role model to others 2 years ago and now he is mine!
This program changed my life in so many diffrent ways. I was heading down the wrong path using drugs. I started using drugs at 14 teen smokeing weed on and off but when i hit 10th grade i started going to parties and smokeing more and more bud. Then came the pills, there wasent a day that went buy that i dident get high. I could not go to school sober i had to be high or i would leave and get high. at the end of my 11th grade year i started to smoke crack and it sucked me in. all my money went toward crack. with in two months my parents thought something was up with me. i got busted with a stem and that was the lowest part of my life. everything i had was taken from me. i told my mom i needed help and that my cousin was in this program. as soon as i came in to the program i knew this place was for me so far it has been the best thing to ever happen to me and the people here have so much love for one another. my dream is to one day become a counsler. love all you peeps!!!
My story is pretty similar to many peoples on here. I started off when i was about 10 years old. I always said i had limits on the drugs i had used. The loneliness i fell kept getting stronger and stronger. At the age of 13 i had my first experience with speed. It was my birthday and i smoked crack. Loving the speed got greater and then i tried meth. I didn’t even know what it what it was i called my friend later that night and asked what i did. From then on out i fell deeper and deeper into the escape. I finally got caught and was sent to a rehab. By this point in my life there was nothing stopping me. I left after three days of treatment. Six months later with the passing of my father i finally hit rock bottom. I was sent to a hospital for suicide. A counselor meeting with me there changed my life. From the second i got out i headed for insight. Coming in 86 pounds, desperate and broken. My life has made a complete 180. I have a life i could of only dreamed of. Sponsoring people. having 18 months sober and not turning back has been such a great reward. Insight has truly strengthen my relationships with family and friends. Love you guys and have a great day
My son joined Insight as he turned seventeen in June of 2009 after exiting a residential treatment program. Prior to joining Insight we had battled with his drug problem since he was fifteen. He had been arrested on drug charges and was facing felony charges. Our lives were a mess, we were living in chaos and did not know what to do but knew that we were losing our son to drugs. Insight was our last hope. Thankfully, he was excited about the group and loved it from the beginning. I joined the parent group and neither of us have ever felt as loved, understood and accepted as we have at Insight! The parents and the kids have become like our extended family. Now, two years and three months later he has completed his 24 months of probation, requested to have his charges expunged, received his GED, is living in an apartment, working full-time with plans to attend college within the next year, is dating an awesome girl that he adores and will be graduating from the program in October 2011. In the beginning I used to wish this would just all be over and I could fast forward to the end. But what I did not realize was that we had to go through the process to heaI and get to where we are today and I would not change a thing. It has been the best thing that has ever happened to our family, as crazy as that may sound! It has changed our lives forever! Thank God and Insight for giving our son back!!!
I discovered Insight by reading a chapter from “Beyond the Yellow Brick Road”. One of my son’s psychologist had copied a chapter and gave it to me to read. After reading that chapter, I went on the internet and located the book. I read the entire book and noticed at the end of the book there was a phone number to call if you were interested in knowing more about the program. When I realized that there was a location about four miles from my house, I felt that God had answered by prayers. I called Glen and set up a meeting with him. I told my son and his father about the program, however, my prayers were not to be answered so quickly. My son had not yet reached his bottom, and it was not until one year later, and two arrest, did my eighteen year old son decide that he needed help. He met Glen and immediately joined Insight that night at the Monday Night Meeting. He has been sober for exactly one year, two months, and twenty days. Yesterday was Mother’s Day. He called me and said that he had something for me. He joined our family at a Mother’s Day Cookout and gave me the most wonderful gift a mother could receive. It was a card that said, “Thank you for all the support you’ve given me. I love you more than you will ever know.” I have my son back. Thanks to God and Insight.
This program is the only reason my life is worth living today. I used to have so much hate toward everyone i knew, all because of things i’d done. I’d gotten myself into so much trouble. I been expelled, had the cops at my house multiple times, been put in another rehab, and stolen a car and broken into a gas station stealing whatever i could. this program really helped me to live a happy life, it shows people how to lead good lives and stay sober.
My son was 19, returning to his apartment from a party, when he hit a concrete mailbox and tumbled down the road like a beachball, crushing his car. It’s a miracle he survived uninjured. With great reluctance, he entered the Insight program. For a time, he resisted the love of the group. But the counselors have amazing wisdom and let him find himself within the group. When he began to experience sobriety and having friends who are sober, he began to appreciate and embrace the personal honesty and responsibility that are such core values at Insight. My son has nearly two years sober now. I could not be more proud of him, because I know what he went through. I’m a recovering alcoholic myself.