A Testimonial from Melissa the Dog Groomer
Hi I'm Melissa, I'm 33, have 3 beautiful children and a very loving husband. Recently I started my own business dog grooming, which I love with unbelievable passion. On the outside I look fantastic, A successful independant mum. But on the inside I was dying, hating every day, and drinking almost every night to numb out, de-stress and stop thinking. Everyday I felt I did not deserve my children, or my husband, or my business. Throughout my years, especially childhood, so many things happened that I just could not understand, and usually blamed myself for. In adult years I was still doing things that I didn't know why, and it wasn't until I got to Living Valley Springs that it all made sense.
I believe Living Valley Springs has been the best thing I have ever done for myself, It has helped me to open my eyes, my mind, my soul and feel my inner beauty and peace.
I suffered depression for over 10 years, and would hide from my feelings by drinking. I would have serious suicidal thoughts, I hated myself and would not let anyone truly love me. Two years ago after one of my never ending low points, I searched on the internet for a detox. There was something telling me to get help as I felt I was slowly dying. Living Valley Springs came up at the top and all I could do at that time was dream of getting there one day.
So three weeks ago, I just couldn't take anymore, I wanted to stop hurting my children, my husband and to save my business and life.
My husband helped me to get to Living Valley Springs.
As soon as I arrived I felt the most awesome overwhelming love from Gary and all the staff. The serenity of the property was magic.
With the help of Joanne's empowerment package and the total body cleanse and pamper... I realised my depression, self harm and destruction is not where I want to be ever again.
The 10 day program has changed my life forever.
For the first time in life I found people who understood me, are similar and showed unconditional love... from strangers.
Thanks to this program I have made wonderful friends for life.
I have found total love and understanding of myself now. I can see the BEAUTIFUL woman that everyone else could see.
With the love and care of the amazing staff at Living Valley Springs I now have the confidence and knowledge to get the absolute best out of life.
And I am very happy to say that at the end of February I have an appointment with Lisa Matriste, a Biological Dentist. I will have my amalgams and root canal looked at and possibly removed.
And I will never forget that incredible feeling of conquering Mt Cooroora in 33 minutes.
Thank you so very much Gary, I will never forget you and your magic retreat that changed my wonderful life forever.
Melissa Timmis
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