I recently left Suncloud Health at the end of October after 30 days. I never thought leaving a…read moreresidential program would be so bittersweet.
I came into the program with absolutely no hope for the future or idea of who I was, unable to function on a daily basis or even leave my bed. I was defeated, running out of options and hope that I could possibly feel even a tiny bit better. I had absolutely zero faith that Suncloud could change how I was feeling and how I had felt for 24 years of my life.
On my first day, I was met with the warmest and most welcoming milieu of individuals, peers and staff, who were also working through their own personal battles. The community was a crucial, if not the most important, aspect of my time at Suncloud. I never once felt judged, instead encouraged, to be vulnerable, honest, and real with peers and staff.
They have a rotating number of highly trained and educated staff who are attentive, intelligent, caring, and compassionate. Their staff go above and beyond to ensure community members are heard, seen, and constructively challenged.
Programming is intensive and comprehensive, providing important insights from staff and peers. Facilitators and staff at Suncloud are constantly ensuring that everyone in the room feels heard, seen, and comfortable. We were encouraged to participate and apply the material to ourselves while also maintaining awareness for our peers processing as well. Vulnerability was wholeheartedly celebrated and accepted.
While doing intensive and often draining work for majority of the day, there were also ample opportunities for recreational down time as well as aspects of programming like experiential cooking, walks, yoga (and Minnow!), weekend outings, and art therapy that allowed us to stay engaged while having a bit of a break.
I cannot recommend this place enough. For that depressed, hopeless and lost person I thought I'd always be -- I am forever grateful that I don't feel like her anymore. I would not be where I am in my healing journey now without my time here. This all would not have been possible had I not came to Suncloud. We all grew together. Thank you, thank you, thank you, especially to Monica, Tee, Ashley E., Bree, Kara, Happy, Zoya, Nana, Kiana, Dr. Dorothy, Nurses Jen, Gretchen, and Sonja. I appreciate all of you and will be forever grateful for the impact you've had on my life.