For years I realized that my life was headed in a downward spiral.  I had tried self help multiple times and found I kept going back to the things I was doing before I sought out help.  It was affecting my life, my job and my family.  My wife and I tried different organizations and was very unsuccessful.  A close family friend recommended JJ to us and was hesitant to meet with him.  I thought to myself, "how will this guy be any different?"   After a few weeks I began to see life in a whole new way.  I saw light at the end of the tunnel and was well on my way to recovery.  JJ changed my life and saved my family.

Addiction has no preference of who its victim is. To the outside world, I had it all. On the inside, I was fading away. I am a 47 yr. old professional with many roles in the world: wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister. My story is a common one with alcohol being my master, as they say, "this was not my frist rodeo with alcohol." "A Vision for You" helped me regain my dignity and faith. My sobriety is a precious gift. I can truly say that my life has never been better. I know that in this world there will be good days and bad days. JJ and A Vision for You helped me regain what my addiction had taken. With honesty and hard work, you too can be a whole and joyful person! Take the journey, you will not regret it!

PK

After a five year struggle with anxiety and panic attacks, I was desperate. My panic attacks were hapering my ability to work, my joy for life, and my relationship with my family. The panic and anxiety ruled every part of my life. I went to doctors, but received no relief. The cycle of anxiety, fean, and panic were unbreakable. I could not easily talk to God. I felt I could not hear him. JJ and A Vision for You helped see the root causes of my fear. The center taught me how to limit and to overcome my panic attacks. I found new was of thinking and of being. I began experiencing healing in my family, relationships, and a new zest for my work. I can pray with confidence and fell God's love again. I know I still have much work to do, but I am on the road to recovery. The Lord used a Vision for You to give me the victory over fear, anxiety, anger, and panic. My thanks to the Lord and to JJ Rodriguez at A Vision for You. - Anonymous

Anonymous

In 2009, I endured a traumatic experience in which I accidentally overdosed on work-out energy supplements. As a result, I had to be taken to the emergency room due to significantly elevated blood pressure and heartrate. After the experience and trauma were over, panic attacks began to slowly creep in. I began to avoid taking medications, going places and doing things I loved. I went to see a psychiatrist who wanted to place me on Lexapro, but I was scared to take any medication. Then one day I woke up and developed a fear of choking on my food while eating. I had become fearful of dying that I was now scared to eat and within one week I lost 5 lbs. I knew I had to find someone who could help me. The very same week, my mother had a friend who gave her information on JJ Rodriguez at A Vision for You Help Center. He too had suffered from panic attacks and could relate. I discovered the source of many of my fear-driven anxieties and sadness was essentially a spiritual malady. I was able to rebuild my relationsihp with God and JJ helped me break my irrational thought patterns and replace them with much healthier ones. My anxiety went away and I started getting rid of negative behaviors and unhelathy relationships. I no longer fear death and I have build a relationship with God. A Vision for You Help Center is truly a blessing sent by God

J.G.