3D Family

The 3D family isn't just made up of staff members and students. It extends far beyond that to the students' families.

Each Sunday, we have Family Recovery class. This is a vital opportunity for the students and families to gather together and learn how to heal the wounds in their individual family and walk through recovery together.

Yesterday, I was struck at the uniqueness of 3D Sundays. Families come to see their students, but also, it is a time to get to know other families. Parents who are going through the exact same thing: having a son (soon, daughter!) in a drug and alcohol recovery program. I can only imagine that it must be nice to look across the living room and realize, We aren't alone. That is needed - to know there are others who have walked or are walking through the same or similar situation...

Beyond having that support network with other families, its really neat how students and parents can walk through recovery together. How awesome! What it does is identify that this isn't JUST a student issue, but the addictive behavior has poisoned every aspect of life, but in particular the family.

Next Sunday, be thinking of not only our 3D students, but also their families as they journey to healing together.