Testimonials

 My name is Shelly, I was a client at Touchstone Ranch Recovery Center from August 25-September 22 of 2009.  My experience there changed my life.  I went into treatment feeling hopeless, lost and out of control, my self-esteem and perception of myself were that I was nothing but a worthless drunk.  I knew that if I didn't seek help I would end up dying that way.  I drank to ease my pain, I drank to fill the empty places in my life, I drank out of boredom, loneliness and I drank when I was happy.  Confusing as that may seem - I just simply drank.  What I learned at the ranch was that I am not weak, worthless, or beyond help - I am an alcoholic, a person with an allergy to alcohol.  I had a disease.  I had always thought I was just weak and had no self-control.  I never really believed I had a disease or that I was truly an alcoholic.  Through the counseling, support, and care from the people at Touchstone, I began a new journey in my life.  They have taught me how to live sober, one day at a time.  I am sober 48 days now and am thankful everyday for another sober day.  I have learned to be honest with myself, open minded, and willing to go to any length to stay sober.  With the help of God and a daily willingness to turn my will over to God, I believe I can live a sober life.  I am thankful for the help I received from the staff at Touchstone, they have given me such a great hope and the tools I need to stay sober.
 ONE DAY AT A TIME!

When I came to Touchstone Ranch Recovery Center I was emotionally beat up and broken down inside and out. I had a lot of pointless baggage I had chosen to carry around with me because I had no clue how to get rid of it. I didn't know that I did not have to carry it anymore. Being here taught me how to get rid of all that baggage, through self forgiveness, worthiness, and love. The counselors here taught me to feel worthy when I didn't feel it for myself. They encouraged me that I was loveable when I thought it wasn't possible. Touchstone Ranch has completely changed my outlook on life. Where everything before seemed so dark and negative. I now see things with an open mind and beauty, but more importantly with an open heart.  I have began to mend many relationships in my life. The most important one being my relationship with my higher power. I have learned a new way to live, a happy and peaceful way to live and I owe it to the Dream Team here at Touchstone Ranch Recovery Center.

Nov 2009 C. Kinsey

Nonie, Rhonda & Mike,

 I just wanted to let you know we made it home safe and sound and our girl is doing well (the entire 48 hrs she's been home)!  She is going to meetings and making plans....one day at a time.  I wanted to thank you all again for everything you have helped Bria with.  She seems a very different person to me, and a mother knows!  
The morning after we got home, she was up at 6:30am  sitting in front of her computer staring at your website looking at pictures.  I asked if she was ok and she said she was worried about everyone who had to go outside in the bitter cold so early in the morning.  She felt a bit of guilt I think that she wasn't there.  She said she just missed you all already.  That says alot about the work you did with her.  

 I just wanted to tell you thank you from the bottom of my heart and to let you know that you truly did save her. I know she did the work but you gave her tools.... You did what I could not.....  Do you know what a gift that is to a parent? 

We will see you all soon I promise.  Please tell your staff thank you as well. 

God Bless and stay warm!

Barb
When I first came here I didn't know what I had got myself into, I looked around and was like what the  ---    .
I was freezing cold constantly as I came out of my heroin induced withdrawals. I slowly realized how this place may have not been established too much physically, was very established mentally and spiritually, which was the most important. As I come to my last few days I am coming to enjoy things so much and consider it a blessing that I made it here alive and not to a cemetery in a box instead. The counselors and tech's here are very loving and committed, which I found very awkward at first. How people can care so much about someone they don't even know. I cannot fully grasp. But the emotional and spiritual factors of the facility are beyond anything I have ever experienced anywhere in my life.

Joe F. 2-10
Touchstone Family
I came here alone and in the dark
Little did I know a new journey to embark
In a short time new emotions would arise
This new feeling of anger to my surprise
Then comes fear and doubt
I'm not so sure about this new route
I'm starting to let down walls and I still feel this chain
I cry to God, "Lord, please take away this pain"
As I let go of this shame and guilt
I see some light, Is this my life starting to be rebuilt
I know I can't do this by myself and I need a guide
I am going home now and to whom can I confide?
That's right, go to meetings and get a sponsor I was told
I'd like to find her, But she better be daring
She better be bold!
There is so much I feel, I haven't said
But I'm overcome by insomnia as I write this in my bed
I'm left with this....I love you all
Alright quit naggin, I won't forget to write and
I'll make sure to call!
Naudia 4-10
Hi , I am Michelle! Touchstone Ranch Recovery Center is not just about alcohol and drug addiction it is about the people here willing to help others find a new way to recreate your life sober 1 day at a time.
You can find the serenity and peace and personal freedom you've always wanted !The horses, cows, and goats , mules puppies and blue sky are the biggest plus here besides the smiles. Michelle D. 7/10
I came to Touchstone Ranch Treatment Center with the expectations that I would be able to stop drinking again and restart my recovery following a brief relapse after three years of sobriety. What I  got here I never could have anticipated. I was able to discover a strength within myself that I never knew existed and came to completely believe that my past and my mistakes do not define me. I became hopeful, possibly for the first time ever, that my future could be better and that I don't have to merely exist, I can live. I found God, my higher power, again and have been able to become to rely upon him for strength, courage, and comfort. Pushing through my fears, I have found myself and can now not only look the world in the eye, But most importantly, I can look myself in the eye. I will be eternally grateful for the opportunity I have had to grow and experience love from people who have truly cared about me and kept faith in me without giving up until I could have faith in myself. 7/10
Stephanie
I was a hard core alcoholic for ten years, I had to have it every day. I could not live without it in my life. I tried self will, praying, it was hopeless. I came to Touchstone Ranch and started working the steps and God came to me at " Touchstone Ranch" and took my hand and told me to trust them, that everything will be fine. Thirty days into this I am not even close to the same person I was coming in. I have a new life to go start. I cry as I write this out of Joy and Happiness. I can see life again and God is in myself. So I say to those who read this and need help and think it's all to late, it's not! God  is alive and he can help you as he did me at the Touchstone Ranch Recovery Center.
James R. 7/10
 
 
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