From our Founder

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Prior to her passing Mindy reached out for help.  Aside from taking calls, spending time with her and encouraging her to go back to rehab there wasn't anything else we could do.  Some of her friends stayed with her around the clock but no matter how much we loved her the decision to leave was up to her.  he mourned.   We did what only hope would have been to stay in treatment but she tried to face her demons alone and lost.   

 

Mindy didn't want to die, she was excited about singing and telling us she was going to hit the charts again.  

 

She was in extreme pain and confusion when she died.  Under the influence of drugs and alcohol I don't think she understood what she was doing when she ended her life.

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Grace gives us a chance to redeem ourselves during recovery.  It gives us the ability to accept where we are, even when the journey feels slow or uncertain.  We need to give ourselves room to make mistakes without judgment.  Healing is not linear and there will be many bad days but the outcome will be worth it.

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Addiction and depression are complex diseases, not a personal failing.  

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I suffered many of the same atrocities as Mindy and I know firsthand how excruciatingly painful life can be.  

 

For many of us who suffer with depression or addiction we often have an identity steeped in self hatred and shame.  The pain is unbearable and many turn to drugs and alcohol to mitigate the hurt and feelings of unworthiness.   

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Many people don't want to go for treatment because it might mean that they will loose their beloved pet while they are away in treatment.  Some treatments last from a few days to several months.  For those who can not afford to have their pet boarded for an extended amount of time this can mean that they will have to abandon their pet in order to take care of themselves.  Going into treatment is a vulnerable and scary thing and the last thing somebody who's suffering needs is to separate them from their pet indefinitely.  Our mission is to find boarding for those who need it.

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For many years the only meaning I had in my life was to take care of my cats.  I wouldn't be here if not for my furry little angels. They gave me so much love and a reason to live.  I will do my best to find help for those who reach out to us in order to  find a way take care of their pets while they focus on recovery.

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Grace Adieu

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