Open Door Retreat

Those who remove mountains begin by carrying away small stones.

That Chinese proverb could have been written for anyone going through the transition from addiction. It’s easy to become intimidated by the enormity of the challenge to remain clean. Many people are able to face the struggle by taking on the task in small increments - one day at a time.

Although completion of a 30-day drug rehabilitation program is a difficult undertaking, sometimes it is easier than what comes later. After completing drug recovery and returning to our lives some of us feel isolated. We feel like no one understands what we are going through. That can lead to despair and relapse.

You Are Not Alone

Many women effectively deal with that isolation by spending time in a women’s extending living facility like The Open Door. There, helped by caring professionals and surrounded by other women on the same journey, you can find the courage to face your obstacles and overcome them.

A few weeks in the peaceful and uplifting surroundings can prepare you to return to your life. Important relapse prevention techniques learned here can be the key to permanent recovery.

When you leave here you are still not alone. You have friends and family waiting to welcome you back to your life, glad to see you are healthy and clean. They are there to provide the support you need through this difficult time. Maybe a better way to view transition from addiction is:

Those who remove mountains begin by asking for help.