From Fear to Strength: My Journey to a Drug-Free Life

 

In the beginning, when I came to Narconon with my dad. I was scared and very nervous. Because I didn’t speak English and this place was new for me. I didn’t believe that this program could help me. This program looks strange, I didn’t understand the Objectives and other drills that should bring you to the present time, I didn’t believe that it could help me a lot. But now, thanks to these drills, I’m more in present time, and I can look into the eyes of other people when I talk to them.

When I came, I couldn’t sleep alone. Every night, I needed to sleep with someone there. And I had no hope that this program could help me. But I was going step by step. I had kidney stones, and I felt so bad.

“I realize after this experience in Narconon without any medication and painkillers, that I can handle everything without drugs.”

Now potassium is my best friend for everything, especially headaches.

I did not do well in the beginning of this program, but now I know that this is normal. Because I can see new arriving students—how they look when they come in withdrawal. In the beginning, I was 53 kg, and now I think I’m 67 kg and I feel healthier than before. After a few months in the program, I felt better and better every day, and I also felt I was changing in a good way.

In the beginning of the sauna, I had nervous pain every day, and I didn't believe this sauna program could help me. After the sauna, I felt so good, I had less nervous pain, and I felt so good and healthy, and I had a clear body. After the Objectives I felt so happy, and I had a clear mind. I felt like a newborn. Also, after the book Personal Values, I had so much power.

I have realized so much in this program. Now I am always honest, and I have stopped lying; I can listen to what people say. I can sleep alone, and I am here for my family and friends.

“I feel so much better than before. I am so thankful and I have changed so much in a good way. Now I respect myself more.”

I want to use these feelings and power in my new drug-free life. I can’t wait to start my new life and help other people. I feel so happy.

Thelma D. G., Narconon Europe Graduate