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To Whom It May Concern
This letter is written with my heartfelt thanks to Tamarack Rehab inc. for guiding me in a profound positive change in my lifestyle. For far too many years, I had lived my live driven by fear and avoidance and sought to accept these negative motivators through the use of alcohol and problematic gambling. Before seeking the professional services of Tamarack, self-help efforts to resolve my addictive behaviour were unsuccessful.
It wasn't until I experience the care, concern and guidance of Tamarack that I learned to accept full responsibilities for my life choices, forgive myself and learn how to move on to a new level of life. There is no doubt that the key difference in my recovery and change is lifestyle is attributed largely to the Tamarack program. It taught me to value my life and relationships based on principles of honesty and integrity and to always utilize practical living techniques to deal with life issues. For me, the key was RET … developing a new way of thinking.
For me, there are two key elements to Tamarack that make this program distinctly different. First, the individual care and direction by staff to clients and the non-institutionalized family atmosphere that inherently cultivates its own support system. It's a “life-changing” and in my case a “life-saving” life skills program. Take it from me, if you really want lasting change, sincerity, simplicity and practical guidance are essential and Tamarack offers exactly that. We owe it to people who really want help to spread the good news about Tamarack.
John
To Whom It May Concern
Dear Doug,
I just want to say thank you for what I've been taught at Tamarack. I strongly believe that the program that you have is one of the best that I ever had the misfortune of attending. I have been through the AFM twice but because it was only 21 days, you barely get a chance to really look at yourself. The 90-days at Tamarack have really opened my eyes about myself. This is truly where my problems began and with the staff at Tamarack and the handouts chosen I realized that I have a living problem that I need to deal with. I also know that I am not cured and that I will have to continue to work on me. Again I want to tank you the staff, Wendy, Sharan, Heidi, Jim and the care workers Debbie, Bob, Dave and Deborah for being there for me. It was a very learning experience and one that I will always be grateful for.
Sincerely,
Brian
To Whom It May Concern
In April 1999 I admitted myself to the AFM Residential Treatment Centre at 1041 Portage Avenue , Winnipeg , Manitoba .
Being beaten and finally accepting that I was an alcohol, I looked towards a happier new way of life.
But unfortunately, as repeated attempts had proved, I was faced with going back to an environment, which would be equivalent as going back to a bar and an old life style.
Then I was informed of Tamarack Rehab Inc. and the 3-month program that they offered.
It was here that I was able to deal with a lot of issues that other self-help program did not offer. Issues such as neglect, physical, emotional and sexual abuse received as a child. Counselling and patience of the counsellors helped me to deal with them and assert myself accordingly.
Life skills were another ability that I had learned during my stay at Tamarack. Being an alcoholic I had stopped maturing emotionally, mentally and spiritually at an early age and was unable to manage my own life.
There are countless other traits that I had learned at Tamarack that I still practice to this day.
Tamarack Rehab give me the time and confidence to begin a new way of life. And as a result I am not a productive, happy citizen of Winnipeg and no longer a burden to society.
Sincerely,
Sandy
To Whom It May Concern
Hello, my name is Carlisle . Before coming to Tamarack I had a problem with drugs and alcohol and reading a pamphlet on Tamarack I was convinced this place could help. My first meeting was with the Intake worker Sharan ___, in whom I felt trust and compassion. In talking with her that day I had made the decision to come to the program with in filling the acceptance to requirements of this center, I was accepted.
On arriving I was welcomed by other staff and clients there with warm affection. Getting settled I was always scared of change, but it felt right. I know today that Tamarack changed my life. Here's a little reason why I think this. In thinking drugs and alcohol were my problem I know today they were the result of my living problems. I had fear, anger, sadness, self-esteem and the list went on from relationship with family and people increased, conflicts which were always aggressive.
With Tamarack's help I was able to look at my life in ways I could never before, they all really happened. Today I learned many things about my self, I have never before had an intimate relationship, feelings, thoughts etc. also looking at my self for the first time I was worth it.
Tamarack Rehab has allowed me to have afresh, healthy outlook on the rest of my life. Every day brings new challenges and obstacles but I now look to the future with confidence and serenity. I have been able to slowly regain my family. Financial issues are being dealt with in a mature and responsible manner by myself. My physical health is greatly improved also the people I meet will always be a part of my life, the meaning of friendship has worth today.
To me the greatest thing I leave with from Tamarack is my true self. I have found worth in myself that I don't believe I ever really knew existed.
In closing, I'm truly grateful for all the attendants, counsellor, director and clients for all of the support, patience and understanding to allow me to accomplish what I have.
Sincerely,
Carlisle
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