Former Adult Student’s Successful Recovery Featured in Paper
“The fall and rise of Alex Stevenson; Darien’s Alex Stevenson went from star athlete to drug addict, and then recovered” ~ The Stamford Advocate
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Former young adult student, Alex Stevenson is featured in the Stamford Advocate, the local paper for the greater Stamford, Connecticut community. Alex enrolled at Open Sky in May of 2008, graduating two months later after successfully completing our young adult program.
Alex’s life spiraled out of control late in high school with drug abuse and self-destructive behavior before her family decided to orchestrate an emotionally supportive intervention with the help of a local educational consultant. Persuaded by the conviction of her family and the pleas to find help for herself, she decided to enroll at Open Sky.
“I owe all of my success to Open Sky and the team of people that I worked with! If it helps more kids just like me that would be amazing!,” says Alex. After more than a year since her time at Open Sky, it appears as though this was a very impactful experience that has inspired her to consider wilderness therapy as a career path. “I am currently looking to transfer from Fairfield University to University of Vermont so I can study Wilderness Education. My dream is to work for a program like Open Sky or if possible actually at Open Sky with all of you!” We are honored by her story and her returned enthusiasm for life and following her life’s path.
We appreciate the recognition that Alex has given us and yet we know that Alex and her family are largely to acknowledge for coming out of the darkness and finding a path of hope and promise for her future. We hope the best for you Alex in all your endeavors and perhaps one day we will see you here giving back to those that had difficult times similar to yours.
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