What Our Students are Saying

“I was in another program where I learned about AA and the 12 Steps, but I relapsed a couple weeks after returning home. My Dad found Circle Tree Ranch on the internet, and thought a longer program would be beneficial for me. I’m learning to build relationships and to deal with my feelings without acting out or isolating myself. I have tools now that will help me in life. I really feel good about myself today.”

“Circle Tree Ranch has taught me to understand my feelings and emotions, my history and the reasons for my anger and self-destructive behavior. As I listened to other peoples stories I found they shared parts of my story. For the first time in my life I feel a sense of belonging. I understand myself and others like I never have before. ”

“I am 28 years old, and started using drugs when I was 12. I was selling drugs and using meth by the age of 17. Even during my pregnancies I couldn’t stop using. All my kids were substance exposed. When I came to Circle Tree Ranch I thought it would be like any other drug rehab, and I’ve been in several, but what I’m learning here really makes sense. I’m learning to be the person I really want to be.”

“Circle Tree Ranch is the safest place I have ever been. I’ve learned to speak truthfully about my life experiences: the things I did to myself, the things that were done to me, the things that I did to get drugs. Today I feel good about myself. I’m not ashamed anymore.”

“When I arrived at Circle Tree Ranch I had no friends and I have no family. I was very cynical, and didn’t think it would ever be different for me. Today I have a very different viewpoint. . I’ve really developed close friends here; we’ve become like a family.”

“I’d been in several treatment programs before coming to Circle Tree Ranch. Other programs only dealt with the surface behaviors, but here we are really dealing with the inside; the feelings. I feel safe, I’m able to be honest and share my feelings, and I’ve built genuine, life-long friendships.”

“Hearing other people’s stories gives me confidence that I can change. Because of the curriculum and the group process, I now have tools that are really applicable to all areas of my life. It’s been very liberating. I’m becoming the person I was meant to be, and truly believe today that I’ll never have to be in another program.”

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