I just wanted to put up this page to let everyone know how things are going for me. I’m very excited about the path my life is taking, and wanted to share it with the people who helped get me there.
I am currently working a full time job with a big studio in Chicago. I work in the advertising department as an assistant. I really enjoy my job and am very happy with it. I also nanny part time on weekends for a family with twin 1 year old little girls. It all keeps me very busy, which is great. I also am living with a roommate in an apartment in downtown Chicago, which was always one of my dreams. I absolutely love having so many things to do and being excited to take part in them.
This spring, I applied for and was accepted into the masters in Marriage and Family therapy program at a local university. I deferred until the Spring 2011 semester to give myself a little more time to work on things in my own life, but I am excited and confident in my ability to be successful. I am going to be concentrating on Internal Family Systems therapy, which has pretty much been a God-send for me.
I am proud to say that I have really gathered myself up and moved on with my life. I am working with an incredible therapist to address my trauma issues (which is where the IFS has really come in handy) and working with a grief group to address some of those issues. I am also doing some dance therapy, which I have found strangely healing. Each day is still a struggle and I’m not a perfect person, but it no longer matters to me. I love myself regardless of my symptoms and treat them as just another piece of who I am. They occur less and less now that they don’t serve the purpose they used to.
I am also currently in a relationship with an amazing guy. I have been with him since February and its been an adventure. I went into treatment with being able to be in a relationship as one of my goals. I never really thought it would happen, but it has and I am incredibly happy. He is very supportive and caring and we are first and foremost friends.
Anyway, I just wanted to update you all. I can’t believe its been a year since I left Rosewood, and I can’t believe the person I have become in that time. I finally feel whole, like nothing is missing from my life anymore, and I am very happy 
Thank you all for being a part of my journey, its been incredible. I never thought I would find the level of healing that I am finding. And I never in my wildest dreams thought I would soon be setting out on a road to help others find that healing. I don’t know where life is going to take me, but I do know that where ever it is, I am now a part of the ride.
Please add your comments and personal reviews of your experience at Rosewood Ranch below. I would love to hear how others have been touched by their work.
February 18th, 2010 at 2:35 pm
While it has not been smooth sailing I have not relapsed and remain at a healthy weight, frame of mind, and my lifestyle and general wellbeing is better than it has been since high school. My sobriety date is December 20th 2008 (my first day at rosewood). Just know that I still have my struggles and it’s not like I walked out of Rosewood completely healed, the majority of my healing has been (and is) through life after rosewood.
March 2nd, 2010 at 5:34 am
My wife, Linda, was a resident at the Ranch in 2006. She battled ED for approximately 30 years prior to being diagnosed with, and succumbing to, Cancer in 2007. I remain in contact with a number of ladies who were residents with Linda and have nothing but the highest regard for Rosewood and her ladies.
March 24th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
I am proud to say I am one month without purging. I feel great and have a wonderful support system.
April 6th, 2010 at 12:21 pm
a year ago today i went to a place that i thought i would never go to, but I went, and that place gave me a huge piece of my life back. Thank you to all my 521 w Wickenburg way friends. Roses to all of you on your journey…we can do it if we do it together. Much love!!!
April 29th, 2010 at 2:32 am
It’s going to be a year since I left Rosewood, what an incredible year. It was touch and go at first after getting back from AZ, but the beginning of 2010 brought a 180 on my life! I have lost over 30lbs and am ME for the first time in my life. I am not a completely new or different person, I am me, just that now I am who I have always been meant to be! I miss Capri and the team, especially Shaul! My new kitchen has the same measuring cups as Rosewood Capri’s kitchen and when I see them a get nostalgic. I owe Rosewood the beginning of my second chance at life and I am and will be eternally grateful!
May 1st, 2010 at 7:31 pm
I was the first male patient to pass through Rosewood, back when it was still called Rosewood Women’s Center—I think of myself as something of a pioneer
Thanks, Sam L.
June 3rd, 2010 at 7:18 pm
I have a year of solid recovery
Thank you again for all you do!
July 10th, 2010 at 3:45 pm
I have a special place in my heart for Rosewood.
August 18th, 2010 at 12:30 pm
Hello, I was a patient of the Ranch, Capri (Feb 23-March 10) and A New Journey in CA (March -26-June 9.) I am still in recovery after almost six months into my recovery and going strong.
October 4th, 2010 at 7:04 pm
Rosewood was a huge stepping stone for me and really allowed me to take my situation and turn it into something that would really work for me and my recovery. I have great memories of the Ranch and what it taught me.
November 17th, 2010 at 11:16 pm
I will be forever grateful for the staff and the program that you all have in place. There are no words to describe how much of me became moved and changed once I began listening, observing, and actively participating in my recovery. I can’t think of a better way for me to have saved my life. Rosewood helped give me the tools I needed to live a truly fulfilling existence, and people like me are lucky to have sought out such an amazing experience.
December 14th, 2010 at 12:16 am
I was at the Ranch last year. One of my friends who just had to go back to treatment told me that the Capri has just been remodeled. I had such a life changing time at Capri and did the bulk of my work there. Would love to go back and see the space, only a a visitor. Heard the kitchen is very fancy.
December 16th, 2010 at 8:32 pm
My experience at the Ranch was challenging but worth every moment. I battled my treatment team every step of the way. They stuck with me and I am so glad. I got a call from the alumni coordinator asking me to come up and speak to the community. I am still deciding if I want to go. Has anyone else been back to speak? If so, how was the experience?
December 29th, 2010 at 9:41 pm
i am forever grateful that the ranch exists because without rosewood- i wouldnt be saying that today i am celebrating my first year of recovery.
January 28th, 2011 at 4:15 pm
My best friend went to Rosewood and it is my prayer that this will help her. She is there now. I was devastated to see my friend dying of anorexia. I am encouraged by these reviews, that Rosewood will help her.
February 3rd, 2011 at 7:07 pm
Thank. It makes me feel great when I read all these stories. It helps me from hopelessness and make me more stronger to fly… thank… for everything. Love
February 14th, 2011 at 11:00 pm
I am considering Rosewood. On another site, I have read some horrible reviews for Rosewood. It makes me rethink my decision. I already have purchased a plane ticket and all the details are in place. Why do you think the huge discrepancy in reviews? I have a fantastic therapist and support group here, so I don’t want to go there and step backwards. Thoughts?
April 25th, 2011 at 3:41 pm
I am thinking of going to Rosewood for treatment. Any advice?
May 10th, 2011 at 1:40 am
Rosewood was a life saver for me. The staff were my guardian angels. I truly believe they are the reason I am alive today. It was difficult… I hated it and loved it all at the same time. It was the safest I’ve ever felt. Having ‘that’ in common with other women was unlike anything I’d ever experienced. That was over 4 years ago. I have gone back to college majoring in psychology (like I said I wanted to do when I was at rosewood) and I can’t wait to help others who struggle with the same things that I did.
July 27th, 2011 at 3:29 pm
I was a patient at the Tempe IOP program and Capri. I found both to be excellent programs, but I am writing specifically in regards to the Tempe IOP program. I attended the IOP program before and after my month at Capri. The IOP program and staff (fall 2009-spring 2010) were phenomenal. After completeing the IOP program, I have continued to see the RD on an outpatient basis as well as Megan L.(while she was there and in private practice) for therapy. I have been in recovery for 1 1/2 years and that program (and Capri) were instrumental in that happening. I am actually moving to Astana, Kazakhstan in a few weeks to teach 4th grade. This would never have been possible before my treatment at Rosewood. I wanted to make sure that you were aware of the efforts of your staff.
December 7th, 2011 at 9:32 pm
I enjoyed and received a lot of information that I did not have before. I really didn’t know what else or where else to go. Rosewood gave me hope. I appreciate the support from everyone – families, staff and patients.
January 23rd, 2012 at 1:57 am
My son was 17 and wasting away before my eyes. He was seeing a treatment team, but was not being compliant. I was strongly advised to put him in residential treatment. Finding one that took adolescent males against their will was a difficult task-then I found Rosewood online. I woke my son up at 4:00 a.m. to tell him we were going to the airport. I already had his suitcase packed. He was mad, but cooperated. He wouldn’t look at me or hug me goodbye. The whole experience was heartbreaking for me. I cried the entire 3 hour flight back home. I wasn’t sure I was doing the right thing, but I knew I had to do something or my son was going to die and I couldn’t let that happen without a fight. He would call me every night and tell me what a HUGE mistake I was making by leaving him there and it wasn’t doing him any good. I questioned myself on what I did to him daily. After completing his treatment, he was a different person. He had gained knowledge necessary to heal from this devastating disease. He especially found Wendy, matt and Cheryl helpful to his recovery process. The thing that was completely validated my decision to send my son to Rosewood was the fact that my son is now in college studying psychology/sociology to one day help others who struggled like he has and possibly even go back to Rosewood as a therapist; thus completing the circle. I am so very thankful to the entire staff at Rosewood: from the therapist, techs, nurses, insurance billing, marketing… EVERYONE who had a hand in the recovery of my son. Mother
February 13th, 2012 at 8:57 pm
Dear Rosewood Ranch,
I want to thak you for the wonderful opportunity you have given me to continue at Capri. I will make the most out of this opportunity. I will not waste a minute…recovery is too important to me. I will forever be greatful. Thank you for your support. Amy