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Cross Creek was a miracle for our family.  My daughter, Kristin, was on the road to self destruction and taking her father down with her.  That was Daddy’s Little Girl and she was not behaving the way she should have been.  He was an emotional wreck and she was enjoying watching the things she did to him.  She was going to parties, getting drunk, having sex, doing drugs, running around at all hours of the night, with no concern for herself or anyone else.  She loved to play mind games with all of the therapist I sent her to here.  She was a very confused young lady. At age 15 she started cutting on herself.  Once a week I would search her room to look for knives missing from the kitchen( i kept count).  Her diary was full of terrible pictures, recollections of her daily events and how much she hated her family, even suicide attempts.  She even told people in her school that we were not her parents, we were her Aunt and Uncle.  Her mother was dead and her father in prison, for raping her and her friends. Kristin was tearing our family apart.  Calling Cross Creek and getting her into this program was the best thing. It was the hardest thing we ever had to do. She hated us at first for putting her there, however, she will tell you today that it was the best thing we ever did for her. She could not play mind games with her family rep or her therapist at Cross Creek. They had seen her kind before.  She learned to love herself for who she was, not who she thought she was.  She also learned to appreciate the small things in life and that even if you arent the most popular kid in school, you are still important.  We all learned from the seminars.  At first I thought they were not going to affect me, I was wrong.  The seminars are very moving and really help with the emotion roller coaster.  Kristin completed the program at Cross Creek even though she had turned 18.  She has grown into a strong young woman. Today she works with myself, her father and brother at our family business.  She is truly drug and alcohol free. This would not have been possible prior to Cross Creek. The Cross Creek Program is the most powerful system that I know of.  The staff is truely concerned about your family and its success.  Our family today is a wholesome family, no one is allowed to play the victim anymore. 

Sandi H.

Posted on August 20th, 2009 by Jeni
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Hi Jeni, 

Our daughter Kelly spent 14 months in the Cross Creek program and it changed her life dramatically. Kelly had serious alcohol and drug abuse issues and her level of self esteem was incredibly low, to the extent that we feared for her life. The change in her was dramatic, now 4 years out of the program she is just finishing her junior year at the University of Redlands, is the leading runner on the woman’s cross country team and is an inspiration to her peers and family.There is no doubt in my mind that Cross Creek saved Kelly’s life and I am eternally grateful to the wonderful, dedicated, caring staff. Sincerely, 

Richard

(303) 815-9782

Posted on August 20th, 2009 by Jeni
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Cross Creek and the corresponding program saved my daughter’s life (literally). You can not put a price on that so yes it was worth it. It also improved our father-daughter relationship, we keep in touch and visit each other. Audrey slipped back into some old habits, but after experiencing the costly results, has decided to make better decisions with the tools she learned from Cross Creek. I do not believe that would have happened without the program. The program also helped me with my own issues and to improve my quality of life. Would I do it again? Definitely!!! Glen Thompson

Posted on August 20th, 2009 by Jeni
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Congrats to Brandilyn C and Betsy C from Cross Creek Manor on your High School and Program Graduation.  We know how hard you have worked to achieve this.

Alex S, Marco E and Zackary T are leaving us as High School  and Program Graduates.  They have become such wonderful gentleman.  You will be missed.

Cross Creek Programs wants to be sure our program graduates know we will miss them as they head back home to school. Kelsey C, Krystal M, Kelsie B, Brianna D, Sydney M, Joa S, Hannah W, and John G.  Being able to complete and graduate our program is a very big accomplishment and should not be taken lightly.  These students choose to stand for them selves and take a look at what was not working in their lives and do something about it.  Way TOO go!!!!

For More Information on Cross Creek Program www.crosscreekprograms.com

Posted on August 14th, 2009 by Jeni
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To the staff and facility of Cross Creek,

            Words cannot express the gratitude and appreciation we feel for your work with all the beautiful children you work with each and every day. You are all a true gift from god. We realize and recognize that it takes very special people to do the kind of work that you do.

            We hope you all realize that you are not only saving our children’s lives but our families too. We plan on passing all we have learned to our extended family and friends. Realize what you do will continue for many generations even after we all gone.

            God bless you all on your own journeys in live.

Fours Across the heart

Forever

Tim T.

Janice T.

Posted on June 24th, 2008 by Jeni
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Dear Cross Creek Staff:

            I am writing this letter to let you know that our family is so appreciative of the care and knowledge you have shown to our son. Even though it has been a short time, Blake has shown growth and maturity that I could have only hoped for. He is “getting it” and realizes that his choices were leading him to his grave.

            Blake in the beginning asked us to pull him out,  but through the dedication of the staff he has made a break thru, and in three short months he is beginning to grow—thank you! I feel I will be writing more of these letters as our journey continues. Thank you in advance for all you will do for our son and brother.

With warmest gratitude,

Tina, Scott, Chase, Bryan, Talia

Posted on June 24th, 2008 by Jeni
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Cross Creek Programs:

            I just wanted to express my gratitude for the great gift you have provided to my family. Focus has been an extraordinary tool to help us guide my direction in life and that of my child. I know that the training and tools are wonderful. I need to continue my use of them.

            I know (perhaps not) that I can trust my son, Alexander, to be part of your program. He has an incredible gift that I did not know the extent of till now.

            Muchas gracias—

                  Sergio O.

Posted on June 24th, 2008 by Jeni
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Dear Cross Creek,

            Deciding to send our child to your program was one of the hardest decisions of our life. But through everything you have to offer our child and us with Discover and Focus, it has changed our lives. We now know there is new hope, dreams and growth. The process has been  amazing. As a divorced couple we are on separates roads in life but now realize there is a bridge that still connects us and tha is over our three children that we love with all our hearts. The bridge gets stronger and stronger everyday with the help of this program. We are grateful for everything and know we are growing everyday as individually and as a family.      

Love always

Ron S.

Karry S.

Posted on June 24th, 2008 by Jeni
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    To whom is may concern;

            I want to thank you for having this type of self awareness training. I have a nephew in the program and I saw the way he went downhill fast. After being in a Christian school since kinder garden through high school and parents that really showed up for things. I can honestly say that when my sister told me what you offer at the schools, I was excited that because of their commitment to their son they were taking a stand that was for him to grow and develop and allowing him to go far and trust god to handle the outcome of this situation. Using you school I really believe from the bottom of my heart that Dillon will live a much more enriched  life, not so self absorbed. I all so want to take this time to thank you for the difference you have and in my family. My kids and I PAID THE FULL PRICE for you seminars because we are a very close family and wanted to encourage Dillon, by showing our love and support. by doing the workshop we were showing him we are all standing together as a family for him. But what you showed us through this training was so much more than I could have even imagined. As a result my adult children and I have to see each other for the first time—as we really are—and I have mended our own issues and are one our way to completely mend our each other’s issues. So what was for Dillon really became about us and we learned to be there for him and in all our relationships.

Thank you!

Ray R.

Posted on June 24th, 2008 by Jeni
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Coach Eddie has really assisted me a lot when it comes to life.  When I think about what I do in track; how I act and respond is a reflection of my life.  If I do poorly and just give up, or if my intentions are not pure and I barely put in any effort, I will fail.  However, if I do track with a purpose and passion really striving for excellence, I will meet a new goal each time.  It is just like life.

            I have talked to Coach Eddie at times when I have been struggling.  One thing that Coach Eddie has taught me is to give others a chance.  There was one point during the season when I had control come up and I was getting frustrated because it was clear who really put forth effort into track and who didn’t.  I felt that we were wasting our time helping those people who were not trying hard enough.  After talking to my coach I learned to understand that everyone deserves a chance, whether it be in track, the program or life in general. 

            When I put this lesson in perspective of what it would be like if Mr. Eddie didn’t help me, or if my therapist only helped girls who were doing really well, then those who were struggling would not get helped at all.  I think this is a huge part of Cross Creek where we get a second chance, or third or fourth.  No one gave up on me, so I have to remember where I came from.  I am not best at my event and I still have a lot of work to do.

            Another big thing I learned from Coach Eddie and our entire team is that I am 100% capable of having a lot of fun while being clean.  Some of my best and funniest memories are at track.  My nick name was “pig pen” because after every practice I would be covered with dirt, usually from the shot put.  I laughed a lot and realized how much fun I can have just by being myself.

            I have had a lot of discussions with Coach Eddie about my mindset, which is a huge factor in both track and life.  Having a negative mindset, bringing my issues and crap into the ring (shot put) and being “out of the zone” are all things that hold me back from throwing far.  Just like in life, our mindset is the basis of our actions.  If our mindset is negative and impure so are our actions.

            I also learned that it doesn’t matter if I place last or throw not so hot, as long as I do my best.  I went to Region Track and Field Meet and my hard work paid off.  I qualified for State and came in fourth place.  At State I didn’t do so well and placed 14^th.  I did my best and I beat my personal record.  I threw 26’ and 4 ¾ “.  It was awesome that I made it to state after my first time ever doing this!

            I have really learned a lot this season and I am grateful for this opportunity.  Track is something that I would have never done at home and now I want to keep working at it.  I have a new passion for track and field, and it has helped a lot in my program in adjusting to life outside the walls of Cross Creek.

Posted on May 22nd, 2008 by Jeni
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