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« on: July 18, 2005, 01:29:00 PM »
Good for you, and I mean that with out ANY sarcasm at all. I did the same thing with my brother and it worked. I was fresh out of ELan @ 18 years old and he was 12. I took him in for the next 5 years and gave him a foundation to start his life from.
Some people need exactly the opportunity that you and I both gave and some people need a little more. Elan was the place that I NEEDED! I wasn't there for any crimes, but nonetheless, I was OUT OF CONTROL. There wasnt any person out there who was able to give me what I needed. I needed a loving environment with hard structure, accountability, therapy, relationships, and a place that wasn't going to kick me out with thte first sign of my disruptive behavior. For me- Elan was my only hope!!!
I thank god for the opportunity Elan gave me and the great relationships I made while I was there; Clare, Jenn H., Marc, Marian, Shalonda, Janine, Jeff, Alicia G., Emily, Lindsey, RPA, Jamie U...and even the newer residents that taught me so much; Steve T., Jeremy F., Ellie, Jenn F., and so many more. I hope every one is doing well.