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  For me program completion is very important.  During the time I have spent at Cross Creek, I have learned so many things and I have a lot more tools to use in order to be successful when I go home.  However, if I were to leave tomorrow, I don’t think I would have the same kind of success that I am capable of.  I am just not strong enough to go home yet.  I also think that completing the program does something for your self esteem.  Just the satisfaction of knowing that you graduated and you did it all on your own, for you, is a really good feeling.   Whenever I accomplish anything here, whether it is getting an A on a test, graduating a seminar, or even sharing something hard in group, I feel really awesome because I did it and I worked hard for it.  If I were to be pulled early I would never get to experience all of these feelings and all the opportunities that I could have because I will never have another chance quite like this one for the rest of my life.  I would also wonder all the “what ifs”.  What if I would have stayed and graduated?  What else would I have learned?  What other relationships could I have built?I know personally that I want the experience of graduating and doing the work it takes to get there.  I don’t always have that mindset, and there are days I just want to go home, but in the long run I know that it won’t benefit me.  I also have two parents who are very committed to this program and are willing to do whatever it takes to get me home healthy and strong within myself, and they know that means graduating.  My family has been the most loving and supportive people for me through everything I have gone through, and I know they are not going to give up on me. Having my parents go through seminars and work consistently with me shows me how much they love me and want a good life for me.  It also gives me that much more incentive to go home.  Everyday here I get stronger and I know that each day is important in ensuring that I do succeed.  With the help of my family and this program I know I can do anything I put my mind to.

Posted on February 12th, 2008 by admin
Filed under: STUDENTS