Testimonials
Living at the Esplanade House was a gift from God. My stay was so filled with loving and caring for both mine and my daughters needs.
When I first arrived, I felt nervous and disoriented. I hadn’t lived on my own in well over a year, but I was willing and open-minded enough to face this challenge at that time in my life. My move-in date was July 1, 2005. I was given a studio apartment which felt like the Taj Mahal. I remember thinking “all this room is mine!” I started the program within the first week and I learned and enjoyed all the groups. I was also going to Touchstone and weekly counseling. So my time was used up and I always went to bed tired but feeling accomplished.
August 8, 2005 my daughter came to live with me permanently. All my hard work on myself and with Butte County Children’s Services Department had paid off! That was one of the happiest days of my life; to get my little girl back. It was slow going at first; we hadn’t been together for almost a year and we had to get to know one another all over again. But time was on our side. We became closer and closer each day. Although it was difficult at first for me to show her love and affection, having my Case Manager and Out Patient Services counselor in my corner helped me through it. I thank Beth and Susan for being there for me.
What I have learned at the Esplanade House is that I am powerful, that I can love and be loved, I am self-sufficient and I can trust again. All in all, I thank God the Esplanade House is available to those who are seeking shelter and recovery, those who are serious and committed as I was. I feel very successful and I know all things are possible in my future, because of God and the Esplanade House. Thank you all for allowing me and my daughter to live here. Thank you for putting up with me. Thank you for everything.
With Love,
Former Resident