The Smith Family

“You and Desert Solace were an answer to the pleading prayers of all of us. We will forever be indebted to you and grateful for you. We will always carry in our hearts a great love for you.”

Megan, Client Spouse

“I’m feeling so blessed to be a part of this group, and had it not been for trudging through the lowest of lows, I wouldn’t be here. Rather than focusing on the bitterness and victim-hood of the situation, I’m starting to see the silver linings. That’s a big step for me!

Josh, Age 29

“Finally, I feel free from the shame and chains of this terrible addiction. Please tell everyonethere is hope. Staying silent only makes it worse.”

Megan (Spouse of Desert Solace Client)

“I’m feeling so blessed to be a part of this group. I sat on the call yesterday in awe of the conversation, and thinking how amazing it is that we are all in a space of being open to working on our not-so-awesome parts, taking back our power, and owning our responsibility to create the lives we want.”

Wade, Age 25

“I arrived at Desert Solace not knowing if it would help. I felt I had tried everything and nothing was working. Now, after going through the program, I am still amazed at all I learned about myself and this addiction. I am surprised and extremely grateful for how I have learned to so easily handle temptation and triggers. The transformation inside of me is truly remarkable.”

Jeri, Family Member

Amazing place, amazing staff, incredible program, can’t believe my loved one was so transformed. Thanks Desert Solace.”

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We received a note from the spouse of one of our clients, and she shared, “None of us are perfect at this stuff, but what matters most is that we’re practicing it. I’m proud of us all! Thank you Jerri for creating this safe space for us to learn and grow!”

Wade, Age 25

“The 45 days I spent at Desert Solace was a short time compared to the many years of pain and struggle I experienced living in my addiction. I feel like Desert Solace really jump-started my recovery and gave me a truly solid foundation to build on. Where once there was hopelessness and despair, I now experience true hope and joy on a daily basis.”

Brett, Age 31

“I was addicted to pornography for 17 years before going to Desert Solace. During the past 8 years, I tried every recovery option I could find, without success.

The addiction had taken so much and was about to take everything. Even though I wasn’t sure it would work, I went to Desert Solace with a single goal: to find out how to stop using pornography. I was surprised to find that pornography was not my only problem and that it had affected every aspect of my life.

I also found that there is a way to gain not only sobriety but also peace. My life has changed more than I ever thought it would. I am now in recovery and am learning how to enjoy life and live without the pain of addiction.”

Megan, Client Spouse

“I’m feeling so blessed to be a part of this group, and had it not been for trudging through the lowest of lows, I wouldn’t be here. Rather than focusing on the bitterness and victim-hood of the situation, I’m starting to see the silver linings. That’s a big step for me!

Recent Desert Solace Graduate

“My mother-in-law pulled me aside tonight and said that there is a totally different spirit & energy around me since coming home from Desert Solace. It feels so good to have people see light in me. I’m so incredibly grateful I was led to Desert Solace and all of you.

Thank you just doesn’t cover it. “

Megan

We do regular support calls with our resident’s family members, the following is an example of what our support calls and family aftercare looks like. This quote came from a spouse named.

A Happy Wife

“Hello! I just want you to know how much I appreciate everything you’ve done to help me and our family! Today is 1 year since my husband graduated Desert Solace and I’ve been thinking a lot today about how far both of us have come in that time! I am SO grateful for learning what true recovery is and how to not just incorporate that into our lives but really make recovery part of us and our family!! I am a very different person/wife/mom/friend etc and I have learned what joy is and how to create it! And thank you so much for everything you did for the retreat! And for being open, honest, and vulnerable! I admire you and your journey so much! The retreat was one of the most amazing experiences of my life-I will be sending the money to Mark this week for the next one!!”