Deedra White

Review of Orlando Recovery Center

A very special shout out to my therapist Shameka W...

A very special shout out to my therapist Shameka Williams, she was amazing!!! She always had an ear to hear, to listen to my problems and she always made time for me regardless of her busy and hectic schedule. I was such a hot mess when I first got there, and she helped me to realize that it's okay to "be selfish "during my recovery. She helped me to realize that if I was not whole and healthy as a person, that I had nothing to offer to my children and my grandchildren. I was so nervous about doing family therapy , and about making amends to my loved ones, and the ones that I hurt and she made it such a smooth process. I would also like to send a shout out to my doctor Doctor Manual ( Dr. Sean), he was amazing as well. I had such high anxiety and I was so depressed when I first got there,and he called me out on my BS, and he helped me work through a lot of emotional things through medication, as well as through therapy. And I left there with so much more self esteem and self confidence, because of his "pep talks" every time that I spoke with him. One more shout out to the amazing BHT staff. There was not one there that did not always have a smile on their face each day and was there for our every need, and I know it's a hard job dealing with patients that are going through recovery, especially the patients going through detox. Every last one of the BHT staff is amazing, they all deserve raises!!!The best" hands down" is Pierre....words can't describe the impact he had on my life..and I can't forget Dorraine" because no matter what was going on throughout the day, she ALWAYS kept a smile on her face" and being able to listen to her gospel music made my day! Also, Mrs. Flowers was amazing, such a kind and gentle spirit! I thank God for Orlando recovery center they have gave me back my life. .I learned so much about my addiction and my disease of alcoholism, especially things concerning the brain and I will never be the same after my stay there!!!! I definitely cannot forget Mrs. Donna and the kitchen staff... Including Mrs.Liz, Tristan, Billy, andJamecia. The food was so amazing, I gained 20 pounds while I was there( but I needed it though...lol) 3 wonderful meals a day, also snacks 3 times a day. Being at ORC also introduced me to AA and NA meetings. Those rooms were the most fulfilling,. I finally didn't feel so alone in my addiction, we were like a real family in those rooms, and it prepared me to be a part of the rooms on the outside as well. I am currently going to at least 6 meetings a week and working with my sponsor in the "Big Book". Today,, I am 54 days sober, and I owe it all to GOD first, O.R.C second, and my determination third. I will forever be grateful to my therapist, my doctor and all the wonderful staff for taking such good care of me !!! I love you guys