our success stories

Today I have integrity and a sense of purpose.

I checked into Greenfield Lodge in March 2009 with a bad drug and alcohol problem. Prior to being admitted, I felt hopeless as well as untreatable because I had been to numerous programs and nothing worked. I spent time in multiple rehabs, punitive sober livings, "hands-off" sober living facilities, wilderness programs and halfway houses. At Greenfield, they created an individualized treatment plan based on my "triggers", using patterns, dynamics with others (including family) and old behavior.

I was held accountable in a kind and loving way and treated with respect. I was encouraged to reconnect with my passions that dropped out of the picture during my addiction. I built a solid foundation for sobriety and found a great group of friends. I am still sober today. I still practice what I learned at Greenfield, not only to stay sober, but to also maintain happiness and contentment. Today I have integrity and a sense of purpose. I have strong and trusting relationships with friends and family. Most importantly, I no longer feel like I have to hide.
-Mac. M
Used and abused drugs for almost 15 years...

I have been to numerous rehabilitation centers and relapsed every time.

When I came to Greenfield Lodge, my life changed immediately. Today I have 43 days sober for the first time in 15 years. I attribute a large portion of my sobriety to the support and care that I have been receiving from Greenfield Lodge. The knowledgeable staff creates a sober environment that feels safe. Each staff member gives every individual the time to discuss their feelings which help you deal with the setbacks that inevitably come up.

The environment has allowed me to grow as a person. The in house group meetings have allowed me to talk about my disease and who I am as a human being. The daily chores, cooking for myself, and washing my clothes have taught me how to take care of myself and be a productive member of society. Greenfield Lodge makes certain that you find a sponsor to help you through the steps, and that you attend 1-2 AA, GA, CA, or NA meetings daily. These are all necessary to prevent relapse and to help learn tools to continue to stay sober when you leave. I was originally slated to stay 30 days, but once I felt growth, I decided to stay an additional 30 days to cement what I had learned. If you are get and stay sober, I highly recommend Greenfield Lodge. If it worked for a chronic relapser like me, it can work for you too!
-Alex W.

Frozen

When I first arrived at Greenfield Lodge I felt like a frozen human being. I was incapable of living without drugs and alcohol. I was anxious and depressed about living a lifestyle that I could not alter in an immediate fashion and had lots of issues with my life that I did not want to deal with. Every action and every step I had to take seemed to disturb the part of me that I wanted to escape. Simple things like sweeping and gardening were very difficult for me.

Given time, I began to come back to life and since I have been continually challenged with new levels of responsibility that were never manageable for me in the past. Things have been difficult but there is simply no simple cure for addiction. Living here has given me a controlled environment where I have been able to take one step at a time and gradually face myself.
Aaron C.

Authentic Relationships

I have found that the relationships I have formed in my recovery today are based on nothing more than respect and a genuine trust of one another. In the past, when I was getting loaded, this was certainly not the case. I was always suspicious of my friendships with others. What was their motive? Why were they gravitating towards me? I didn't have much to offer, aside from drugs and alcohol- partying. These days, I have a lot more to offer. I have a shoulder to lean on, and empathetic ear and a heart that wants nothing more than to help.

Today, my relationships with both men and women are more meaningful and are a direct result of my work here at Greenfield and going to AA meetings daily. Before I came to Greenfield Lodge, both men and women alike were never to be trusted. Coming from a dysfunctional household, complete with an abusive father and a co-dependent mother, made me resentful. Men were both abrasive and scary, and women were pushy and clingy. This had a huge impact of how I viewed both genders for a long time. Friendships I developed were fleeting at best and romantic unions were also short-lived. I self-sabotaged most of these connections or picked friends and boyfriends that were emotionally unavailable. That was all I knew. I was used to picker lesser companions, until I became the lesser companion myself. Forming authentic, genuine relationships either way was foreign to me.

Greenfield Lodge truly helped me to learn how to trust myself and others. I had to have faith in those who would help me rebuild my life. Today, I rely upon help from both men and women. I continuously reach out for help on a daily basis. The staff at Greenfield was available 24 hours a day, ready to help me, however I needed to be helped. They worked with me, getting to know who I was personally, and I was able to realize that I can't exist productively in this world all alone. I have also been introduced to the fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous, where I have built lasting friendships with other people who will be there for me. I have such a strong support network in my life today. I have worked very hard to build that network of support and feel proud. I thank god everyday for the people in my life. Greenfield Lodge has given me the foundation of my recovery and I will be forever grateful.
-Kate G.