My Son’s Recovery: A Father’s Gratitude

A Father’s Plea for Help:

My son is an alcoholic.  He is unemployed and lives at home with us.  Things are out of control.  He is angry, depressed and becoming violent.  He needs help.  We are desperate and don’t know what else to do.  Please call me as soon as possible to discuss your program and if you can help my son.

After Son’s Rehab:

Dear Peter,

This letter comes with enormous gratitude from our entire family.  I wish I could put into words how you have helped my son.  Until recently, my wife and I were in a really bad situation.  “Anish’s” drinking was out of control.  My other sons wanted him out of the house.  His drinking problem was tearing our family apart.

At first I wasn’t sure anyone could help him. Now I know that sending him away was the best thing we could ever do for him. He is no longer drinking and we are slowly learning to become a family again.  I know this is a slow process as his brothers have a lot of resentment and need to learn to trust him again.

“Anish” spoke very highly of your centre.  I know he wasn’t sure he really needed help but spending a month there must have changed his mind.  He really connected with your counsellors and some of the other patients there.  He said he loved Thailand and couldn’t wait to go back.

Now, “Anish” is sober and looking for work.  We all believe in him and hope that he finds happiness.  We are forever grateful to you and your staff.

-Prakash, New Delhi