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- Parent of Program Graduate

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Letters from Graduates

Letters of Success: From a Graduate

It is amazing to see how just one year at Three Springs could help me deal with so many years of depression, anger, and defiance and drug abuse. I came into the program a lost and confused child, but left a mature adult with a passion for life and a definite knowledge of what my purpose was.

I don't know whether it is the caring staff, or the natural environment, but I know the program works and has made a definite impact on my life.

Letters of Success: From a Graduate

My experience at Three Springs was one I needed and it taught me things that are priceless to my life today. I was not very enthusiastic on going to the program, but with the help of staff and my family service counselor, I learned the respect for myself and a greater respect for others around me; especially my family. If it were not for Three Springs I would be dead or in jail. Today I am a much stronger adult thanks to Three Springs opening my eyes to my poor behaviors and attitude towards life.

Letters of Success: From a Graduate

Dear Residents,

You are now beginning a long, hard and enlightening journey, and the choices you make will be extremely important. I am not only writing to you as a former resident of Three Springs, but also as a person. I can relate to what you have been through and what you will go through, so please absorb what I have to say.

I have a quote for you: "When you come to the edge of all the light you know and are about to step off into the darkness of the unknown, faith is knowing one of two things will happen: there will be something solid to stand on, or you will be taught how to fly". This describes part of the process I went through and hopefully you will go through it, too. It's your choice.

We are all sent to Three Springs for many reasons. You must search within yourself and find the even deeper reasons, and deal with them. I know how hard it can be, but you have to be extremely strong and remember that you are being given an opportunity that many people need and do not get. Take advantage of this opportunity to better yourself in body, mind and spirit. The road you are traveling will not be an easy one; it wasn't easy for me, but I made it. You will too.

The key to getting through this is to be open. For a long time I really fought against opening up. I thought I could handle everything alone, but I couldn't. I wasted a lot of time. I struggled while I was at Three Springs, but sometimes that is necessary. I learned and grew so much because I finally made the choice to. I know the feelings you are going through right now. Deal with them, deal with all your feelings. There will be good days and bad days. Don't let the bad days get you down. Work through them and learn from them.

I'm sitting here thinking of what it was I needed to hear when I first came into the program. Honestly, my plan was to do whatever I had to do to get out and get on with my life. It took me a while to realize that just breezing through and doing everything I was "supposed" to do wasn't going to help me at all. I had to be real. You have a lot to do, so take advantage of this time. Following through with all your responsibilities and keeping the group going is only a part of what you have to do. To complete the program, you have to work on every issue and problem you have to the fullest extent possible in order to grow and progress.

I remember my first days at Three Springs. At the end of each day, right before we fell asleep, my friend and I would turn to each other and say, "Another day closer to freedom". You know what that meant - we made it through another day and were that much closer to going home. I finally realized that freedom had nothing to do with getting away from Three Springs. Freedom is not where you are - it is who you are. Three Springs gave me my freedom back by helping me release the pain I had inside me, the pain that I was a prisoner to for such a long time.

Keep the lines of communication open with your family, because they can be a big support. There's so much I want to say to you, but there aren't enough words and this letter is getting long. If you take in anything from me, I want you to realize that it's possible. This is a one-time process, so explore it and find yourself. The Three Springs staff members are some of the most incredible people I have ever known. Respect them and let them help you. Believe in what you feel and what you can learn. If you really took in what I've said to you, then you will see that it all revolves around choice. I send you positive energy and good luck on your journey.

Your friend,
A Three Springs Graduate

Letter of Success: From  a Graduate

  Hello Mr Forman,

I am sending this email to say hello to the students and staff . I am a former student of New Dominion  (1988-1989) from the Currahee group and advanced group that I believe was called Towanka. Looking back I guess it's been 17 years or so since I was a student there. I can remember a few names of counselors that were present when I was such as Don Williams, Dan Gurnsey, Mike Leblanc, Sue Johanson( academic teacher) to name

a few.

 I'd like to share a little of what I have done over the years since leaving New dominion

I graduated with my GED around August 1989. After leaving the school, I went back to my home in Kansas to re-new my relationship with my foster parents . Spent a few month's looking for employment and did not have much luck. I decided in December of 1989 to join the US  ARMY. I did so and shiped off to boot camp that January 1990. In  November of 1990 I was ordered to ship out to Saudi Arabia for what would be known as the Gulf War. I spent six over there. In making this short I served honorably from 1990 to July of 2002. I decided that it was time for me to persue something else. I enjoyed serving my country but I needed change. I have a great friend that works for the railroad so I thought I would try it. I hired with the railroad July of 2002 to present currently working as a locomotive engineer(I drive freight trains).

I think about the school all the time and how the staff and students helped change my life for the better. You never know who you can thank at New Dominion which is why I hope this message gets shared maybe at lodge supper  with the staff and especially those young kids struggling to identify with themselves and their problems.  It's important to me that they know this is a phase in their life and that look at me I turned out ok. Thank you for your time and I would love to hear back from the school.

Michael L. Stanley 

St Louis, MO