Part 1: Ribbed Hammock Alcohol and drugs literally cost me everything. I lost my marriage, my house, my career, my kids and ultimately my freedom. After losing everything I wound up locked up in jail in Oklahoma. When I was released I thought I'd stay sober this time and I didn't last five minutes. I [...]
My name is Ruben. I started drinking at the eary age of 13. It quickly turned into a full blown addiction and spiraled out of control. I lost everything due to dependence on alcohol, so much so, I ended up living on the streets. Being homeless was very surreal. To see what my life had [...]
My name is Robert and my story starts after I graduated San Diego Job Corps in May of 2015. After I graduated I started to stay on the streets and use drugs like meth and weed. Then 2017 I started going to a weekly dinner party that was put on by a family and later [...]
My name is Luis and this is my testimony. Growing up, I would say I had a great childhood. I've always had a loving mother that would do her best to keep me on track. However, not having a father figure my whole life always left a void. I had uncles I looked up to [...]
A little over six years ago I was brought to Restoration Ranch by my long time boss who knew I needed help, and that I did. With thirty years of active addiction, I had a problem. I had defects and most of all, I had a relationship with God that needed reviving. I had gotten [...]
I was born and raised into a gang family. As a young kid, I glorified my gang member uncles, I wanted to be just like them, respected by everyone. As a teenager I hung out with the wrong crowd. I smoked marijuana and it progressed to ecstasy in order to stay alert. Then I was [...]
Growing up, alcohol was an accepted source of comfort in my family. I began underage drinking, which was tolerated on weekends and holidays. Weed and hallucinogens were my drugs of choice in High School, although I kept those hidden as best I could. I attended Christian High School all 4 years, but fancied myself a [...]
Part of life is confronting fear now and then. Whether it is a poor health diagnosis, a turbulent flight, a car accident, speaking in public, a home invasion or even a scary amusement park ride, we've all experienced the sweaty, jittery, heart pounding experience. Fight or flight over takes us and makes us feel like [...]
Weeds are the unwanted plants that grow in your yard. They pop up suddenly and grow fast. A weed can start out innocent looking, maybe even have a pretty flower, but if left to grow, it can spread out taking over your entire garden; choking out all the other plants and robbing them of nutrients. [...]
I would consider myself a perfectionist. I can hear my dad's words echo in my mind, "if you can't do it right, then don't do it at all". When I set out on project or task, I strive for perfection. This has hindered me many times. If I don't think something is as perfect as [...]
