I knew immediately that the treatment program Karlyn Pleasants and Kerry Paulson developed in San Diego was right for my sister. For the first time in her life, Robyn was accepted by a large group and quickly made new friends. I think her new sense of community set the stage for success, as did the scheduling and guidelines that provided boundaries for her. 

The program helped me, too. For the first time in years, I was able have a relationship with my sister that wasn’t based on me rescuing her or lecturing her. She was always full of excitement about what was going on in the Hanbleceya community, her new friends, and the outings they went on.

I am particularly grateful to her therapist Megan Harrison. Robyn loved and trusted her, and when the time for family therapy came, I soon learned why. Megan has a truly wonderful gift for hearing and helping people, and she shared helpful hands-on tools for personal growth. In fact, the team that’s moving to Scottsdale from San Diego all contributed in a meaningful way to Robyn’s recovery and growth. My hope is that the families and friends of people in the Scottsdale program are able to finally take a deep breath and relax like I did, and that their loved one blossoms and grows as Robyn did.