Client: Crystal Oertle
Crystal states that she gives credit to Mansfield UMADAOP with saving her life; while knowing that it was her who put in the work by working the program they offered. Crystal states that if not for the program and staff that she’d be another overdose statistic in the news. Crystal was asked to talk about how her relationship with her family has improved due to the services received by Mansfield UMADAOP and this is what she states: “I have my life back and it is actually a better life than I’ve ever known. Mansfield UMADAOP has given me, more than anything is respect; for myself, family, and respect from my family. My family was to the point where they were indifferent.They had been through the anger, frustration, and sadness; my kids thought that they would never have a real mother. Since being in recovery, this time my mother and sister have really taken it upon themselves to learn about addiction and recovery; they now talk about triggers and coping skills “like they have a degree in this stuff ”. By receiving services from Mansfield UMADAOP my whole family is proud of me and they trust me. My family cheers me on when I go to speak at events. As for my two children, my recovery has given me a second chance to be a great mom and to show them that they don’t have to do drugs; there is a better life out there”.
Crystal is a motivated advocate for recovery and awareness; she uses her website www.erasetheshame.com to educate and inform; families and communities so they can rebuild and gain an understanding of addiction and recovery. Crystal is driven daily to improve her family relationships and encourage others by using recovery tools obtained fromMansfield UMADAOP. 28
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