It is nearly impossible to put into words, the profound effect Sarah has had on my soul. I was at the darkest place of my life when she came into it. Some would say, if you find yourself in a treatment center to get help, you must have at least a sliver of hope left inside. I would argue that, at that time, I did not. This “last ditch” effort of going into treatment was merely a formality I went through to appease my family. I would then be free to end my suffering and everyone would know that I had “tried.” But when I got there, I met Sarah. For the first time in my life, I met a human being who I felt I could be transparent with and intuitively, I knew I would be safe. During my time at the facility, I watched her treat people with kindness. I saw her compassion. I saw her honesty. I saw her grace and in it all, what I saw was light. I came to believe, if this person believed in me, maybe I could believe in me. And my recovery began, because it was then that I found hope.
I was never just another client, just another alcoholic, just another eating disorder, just another number… to Sarah. I was a person. I mattered. Today I look back on that critical period in my life, and I am filled with gratitude. When I met Sarah, I found me. Sarah not only has a gift, she will share it with you. Magical. There is no one like her.