STORIES

Brandon

October 16, 2016
Brandon B

Dramatic Changes in My Mood and Outlook “I have seen dramatic changes in my mood and my outlook on life and the future. My attitude is much more positive and I’m a lot less irritable. At first I didn’t think it would work, but attending Skyland Trail really saved me.”

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Ashley

August 16, 2016
Ashley C

Now I Understand My Symptoms “There is a fellowship of people at Skyland Trail who know exactly what I’m going through. The staff explained my symptoms in a way that I can understand, and I’ve been able to develop self-compassion. Now I can understand my symptoms and I can function in the community.”

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Shaun

July 16, 2016
Shaun H

Breaking Chains of Co-Dependency “Skyland Trail is the safest environment I’ve encountered in my entire life. Today, I’m breaking the chains of codependency. I’m working part-time. I have my own place, and I’m even working on a garden. I’m on a path now – one of certainty. I’m living. One day at a time.”

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Erin

February 16, 2016
Erin S

My Identity Is Beginning to Thrive My bottom is now. This pain can and will subside. I don’t have to be feeble to my own dangerous brain. I can and will plant the seeds. The seeds will finally grow, materialize and surprise. My identity is beginning to thrive. Peeking to the light, rooted in the…

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Ellyn

January 16, 2016
Ellyn S

An Opportunity to Grow as a Person “The groups and staff at Skyland Trail have given me the opportunity to be a better person-to be able to care about others. It’s allowed me to grow as a person and grow through my treatment. They’ve given me hope back. Skyland Trail is an amazing place.”

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Scott

December 8, 2015
scott f alumni story

I Am a Work in Progress Before Skyland Trail my life was focused on not living. I had more medical issues than I saw others in their 40s having and I figured my medical issues would multiply as I aged. Although my outside therapist tried to help turn my mind away from this, I saw…

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Michael

November 16, 2015
Michael W

Overcoming Depression Michael is now teaching law after battling months of deep depression.

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Lisa

November 10, 2015
lisa n alumni story

I came determined to get well, and Skyland Trail delivered, beyond my expectations. I would like to express my deep gratitude for the financial assistance that afforded me an opportunity for a very different and meaningful life. My name is Lisa. I’m from Northwest Ohio; I’m 52 years old; and I formerly was a bank…

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Audrey

June 6, 2015
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Skyland Trail saved my life. That is not at all an exaggeration. How did working with your treatment team help you? Were there any times when their counsel set off a “light bulb” for you?  What conversations were the most meaningful? My primary counselor, April, challenged me and pushed me outside of my comfort zone…

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Kristen

April 30, 2015

New Determination and Motivation I checked myself into Skyland Trail a little over 2 years ago.  I was suffering from major depression, panic attacks, and major anxiety. When I first got to Skyland I didn’t have any hope or any real desire to live. I didn’t know what I wanted to do with my life…

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