I came here as an immature, prideful, angry kid. My life was out of control and I was constantly blaming my problems on others. When I was finally miserable enough to ask for help, I got it.

At home I was acting like many celebrities do with my drug use, eating disorders, brat attacks, and endless demands, but I certainly wasn't exercising the talent it would take for me to reach my future goals.

My life was going nowhere. I had dropped out of school, I couldn't hold a job and I was failing my court-appointed drug tests. I felt like I was stuck under water waiting to run out of breath.

The person I used to be was destructive. My addictions and habits controlled my everyday choices and since that has changed, so has everything else.

I've never felt "whole," like my life really meant something. I had a loving family that spoiled me rotten and I believed the world was there to satisfy my needs.

By the time I was thirteen I was drinking every day in an attempt to feel better. My tolerance steadily increased and I began using other drugs to achieve the same desired effect.

Before I came to FFS I was angry, confused, depressed, and unmanageable. When I came here I didn't talk to anyone and my negative emotions dragged others down with me.

My life was hopelessly degenerating as drugs and alcohol became the focus of my existence. I discarded school, rules and listening to my parents. Living without goals brought my life a new emptiness.

When I came here I didn't listen to anyone who was trying to help me. I just told everyone what I thought they wanted to hear.

At home I skipped class, argued with my family, was involved with bad groups of people, and was drinking and doing drugs. Being sent to FFS helped me realize the path I was headed down would not lead me anywhere good.