In my own words……
March 11th, 2009In my own words…
The path which led me to join the addictions treatment and recovery services field… began when I noticed my husband was no longer my knight in shining armor. He became both physically and verbally abusive. Ready to escape, I prayed. The Lord directed me to go in the basement and look behind the staircase. I found a half smoked cigar, some crack cocaine and marijuana. At that moment a plethora of emotions hit me. Wanting to confront him, I decided not, because I didn’t feel safe. Once he went to work, I got rid of the drugs. I waited for him to ask about the drugs but he never said a word till this day. I noticed his addiction progressed and the abuse continued. I spoke with him regarding the addiction and suggested help but he denied having a problem. We eventually divorced. Feeling helpless I decided to gain the education and equip myself with the tools to help other families.
Throughout my journey, I have stayed in the addictions treatment and recovery services field… because the reward of seeing lives transformed and families restored is priceless. I have an emotional commitment and desire to be a brilliant comprehensive Clinician. In Greek, brilliant means “to shine”. I shine the light of knowledge in the lives of individuals and families by operating in the “high touch” and giving proactive, anticipatory service which creates an emotional therapeutic connection with the consumer to empower them to transform.
Vicky
