If you, a friend, employee, spouse, whatever are looking for help stop and read this for a minute. I wanted to make a post because it has been two years since I walked through the doors. I am a first responder (you don't have to be but they work well with them) dealt with stuff at work but also in my personal life. Prior to coming to chateau I drank crazy amounts (whatever your thinking probably more) just to get away from myself, stop my mind, and to feel normal. I didn't even need to be happy, I would pray and plead can I just please feel normal for a few days. I don't even care if I'm happy just not miserable. I decided I was going to end it and had a note written out. Before I did it (nobody knew I had plans till I talked about it at chateau) I was basically forced to go to chateau. That's right I didn't pick it, I was made to go. I had every excuse not to go. What's it gonna cost, how can I make it work with my family, I'm not just some drunk I don't need to go to a detox I need help, all of it. The most scared I have ever been was walking through the doors. They handled everything. They made sure I was good medically, got my meds right, they helped me deal with cravings, they had tons of great therapy, tons of new tools and coping mechanisms I never had, and new ways of taking care of myself. They let you get workouts in, you eat like a freaking king (or queen) and it was the first time in my life I had ever felt unconditional love from strangers. Whatever you did is probably bad, I guarantee 6 other people there at the same time as you have done it. The therapists are the first ones I ever opened up too. I sat in a lot of sessions before this but never was able to have them do what they could there. The staff are largely all people with past trauma, addiction, etc that came out the other side and know what it's like. They don't just say it they lived the same crap you are now. I stayed 2 weeks longer than my 30 days to work on a few things and when I got out I was sober and the normal weeks were back. I even felt happy. You know why you haven't been able to fix yourself? because you're beyond your capabilities. You are not beyond theirs though. They will fix you and will save your life. They did mine. I have a wife and two kids and they would not have me if it wasn't for chateau. I would have never in a million years got a company logo tattooed on me 2 1/2 years ago. I thought it was stupid. Guess who got a chateau tattoo for their first tattoo. A lot of us have. Not because anyone asked us too (in fact they would probably tell us it's impulsive but hey I waited 2 years and still wanted it) but that's the magnitude of what they did for us. That's the kind of company they are. There is no level of gratitude I can show that will match the gift they gave me. Besides just you, they will help teach your family (if they are up for it) about the symptoms while your gone too so they actually understand what is happening when you can't explain it yourself. Once you're out they check in on you, have group chats, a mentor, weekly group meetings, a podcast, and most importantly they help you have a plan when you go back. People don't talk like this about random treatment facilities. People go through dozens before they get clean. This isnt about sobering up or getting through this mess you're in. This is about helping you fix what is broken for good. You wont regret it. Whatever your hesitation is pick up the phone and talk to them. They have ways to help you get there. I wanted to post this not cause I started by believing in them but because I started by doubting them and became a believer. Pick up the phone, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain. You're loved even if you don't know it, you are worth saving even if you don't feel it, and you can be saved even if you don't believe it. NoOneFightsAlone LFC
Reply from Chateau Health & Wellness
2026.03.31
We're overjoyed that Chateau made such a difference in your life. It's heartwarming to know you felt supported and cared for. Your journey is truly inspiring, and we're grateful you took the time to share it! Here's to continued strength and happiness in your life journey. đ