Dear Seaside Staff,

I am trying to find the right words to express my gratitude for all you gave me during my stay with you.

The nurturing environment I encountered at Seaside Palm Beach helped my mind, soul and body to feel reborn. For the first time in a very long time I felt truly safe.

You are the Cadillac of Rehabs! Your staff, from your wonderful cleaning ladies, to your superb chef, to your outstanding therapists, to your alternative approaches to medicine all served to make me whole. I no longer desire to numb my pain with alcohol or Klonapin. I experienced suffering in your safe cocoon and walked out the other side, stronger and yet, more vulnerable and open than I ever could imagine. I no longer fear life.I no longer live with constant anxiety. How could I ever thank you for that blessing?

The gifts you gave me I will carry with me the rest of my life. I am writing a book/journal on my experiences. My group left an indelible impression on my heart. The power of that group lifted me higher than I ever believed possible.

Your approach to the mind and body connection is invaluable. I am returning to school and hope to get a graduate degree in Psychology. Of course, this is not a job pitch! I realize it would take years, that I do not have, to qualify for your caliber of therapists.

Know that you changed me for the better. I will forever be grateful for the opportunity
I had at Seaside. Please continue your outstanding work. It saves lives, it saves families, it saves all the lost souls of our culture. You saved me and I remain forever thankful.