Josie L. (Drug free since 2006)
Hi Headquarters----I hope you remember me. I’m Josie. About two years ago. I was on the street, strung out on cocaine, feeling my life was over. Then, my one and only remaining friend, Lorie, found you on the internet and I talked to you for almost an hour .. Thanks to your counselling and your help to get me back in touch with my dad, I was able to go to the California rehab you recommended.
Since then my life has been nothing but success after success. In fact, last month I got my GED and immediately after got a job in an insurance office. And, next month I’m getting married to the most wonderful man in the world. Of course Lorie will be my Maid of Honour. We will think of you on my wedding day because without your help I wouldn’t be where I am today. You are saints. Thanks a lot.
Heather N. (Drug free since 2008)
Dear Headquarters, I don’t know if you remember me, but my name is Heather. I’m 19 years old. I called you late at night about a year ago---alone, desperate, afraid. You were terrific. It was almost as though you were right there beside me. You told me to go home to my parents and TELL THE TRUTH. I did that, and it was just like you said. They were so supportive, and they agreed to send me to rehab. I went to (name removed for privacy reasons), the rehab you’d recommended, and again, it was just like you said. The staff were terrific. I spent the best 3 months of my life there. Since rehab, I’m back at home living with my parents, and we get along beautifully. I feel like I have my life back. Thanks.