Adreanne U

On March 23, 2006 my family drove me to Vista Bay, 8 and a half hours in the car with me kicking and screaming the whole way.

I was almost completely dead inside and out. When I arrived here my skin was grey. I had huge black circles around my eyes and red bumps from head to toe. Almost all of my hair had fallen out from Drug use. On the inside I was angry and I hated everyone around me including my family and myself. Now, 5 months later I feel great.

Thanks to the wonderful staff at Vista Bay, they've helped me achieve the hardest goal I have ever set for myself. I now know what it feels like to enjoy life. I now know how to give and receive love from my family and friends. I can't remember the last time I have felt so good and enjoyed life so much. I'm not sure that I ever have. I now realize it's the little things in life that make it so wonderful and I no longer take these things for granted.

I'm now preparing to start my new life and be the mother, daughter, sister, and friend that everyone around me deserves. Thank you Vista Bay for giving me my life back.
- Adreanne U.