B. E., Ohio
“Dear Rhonda and Barry;
I came to you full of hope and skepticism. I considered myself a hopeless alcoholic. I have been through four 30-day inpatient programs followed by AA and I failed each time. I had given up. For the year prior to seeing you, I drank every day. I was only sober long enough, to get healthy, so I could get to the liquor store.
I had my last drink on March 18th, 2000 and on the 19th I embarked on a cross-country trip, to see you. We had our first meeting on the 21st. I was not feeling very good and still a bit shaky. After our first session something was different. I was relaxed, at peace with myself, I cannot exactly describe it but I left your office believing in you, and your technique.
It’s been nearly a month [now 10 years] since we had our sessions and I still have not had a drink nor do I desire to have a drink. I often think about the way I was and my old lifestyle. I cannot figure out why I desired alcohol. The desire to drink does not exist today. I still think about alcohol but the desire to drink is just not there. This thinking is inconsistent with reaction to the other treatment programs I have been through. When I graduated from the thirty-day programs, I participated in, I knew intellectually not to drink. However, the desire to drink was still there.
Rhonda, your healing power is truly miraculous. I feel a burden has been lifted from my shoulders and there is a healthy future for me. Thank you so much. I am following through with your recommendations and I will stay in touch.”
Sincerely yours,