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The eating disorder storm raged within me as long as I can remember
recovery brought forth a calm I never imagined possible — I am truly free
– recovered client
Your Story Matters
Speak your truth – Even if your voice shakes
“Thank God Recovery is a Real Thing.”
I never thought I could live without my eating disorder. I’m so glad I was wrong. I can’t imagine ever going back to that hell. Thank God recovery is a real thing.
— Forever Grateful
“I always think of Crescent Grace for helping to save my entire family.”
As I healed, I learned that every one’s story is different. I learned to accept and love myself, accept and love the others’ and their stories, and realize that food is not what it’s about. It’s how we cope.
— Former Client
“I only wanted to go to treatment once.”
Four years into my recovery, I am lucky to have found Crescent Grace as my first and, so far, only eating disorder treatment experience. I don’t know firsthand what it’s like elsewhere, but I truly believe Crescent Grace is special.
— Former Client
“They held our hands through the process.”
Yes, I still make mistakes and no, I haven’t been perfect. I have no doubt that I was frustrating, but they still kept cheering me on.
— Former Client
“I cannot put into words how thankful I am I found Crescent Grace.”
They saved my life. They gave me back the life I never even knew I had. From the moment I arrived, I was showered with so much love and support, and was welcomed into a family I am still a part of 4 years later. Whether it was talking me through a meal, helping me with my budget, or listening to me cry, there was never any judgement–only love. They taught me how to love myself and how to accept love from others. For that, I am forever grateful. No matter where I am in my life, no matter what happens, I know I will always have a home in Birmingham, Alabama.
— Former Client
“Having been at the young age of 19, I descended into the ugly depths of anorexia quickly and knew I would not be able to help myself.”
I was guided to Crescent Grace and what I thought was going to be a month to a few months of treatment turned into about a year and a half of intense treatment and a lifetime loving bond with those who helped guide me to become who I am today. Eight years later – I’m still free.
— Former Client
“Without Crescent Grace, I don’t know where I would be. It has been the perfect place for me and my family.”
I am so grateful for the staff and how amazing they have been to me and my family. They have made this journey so much better than I ever could have imagined. Returning home is a blessing, but I miss the loving environment which became a second home for me. The work this place does is life-saving and soul-giving. I am so grateful for the gift of your own experiences to help others find their way. I will always carry the memories there as ones to cherish always.
— Grateful
“By the time I came to Crescent Grace, I had been in treatment for a full solid three years with minimal time outside of treatment.”
I had been battling depression and the eating disorder for almost ten years and felt I would never live long or differently. I had no hope. My first few months at Crescent Grace were a fight to say the least. I fought the staff at every turn trying to prove I wasn’t worth the effort. I was truly a handful. My resistance never stopped any of you from continuing to fought for me day in and day out, never giving up even when I clearly had. Even when you should have quit. You refused. I was so determined to die yet you kept insisting my life was not a waste. It is bittersweet. I hate how much time I gave to my eating disorder and how much time it took from me. Now I have a wonderful husband and two amazing babies I get to love, and watch grow every day. I remember I can only be in this moment and continue to honor myself and those around me.
In addition to most amazing family, I am a skating director for a figure skating club, one of only a handful of directors in the whole country. I literally get paid to teach children and help them be their best selves in a safe place. I also finished my nursing degree and get to care for people in the ways I was cared for and it feels so incredible to give back. Without Crescent Grace I would not have any of these things. Without Crescent Grace I would be dirt in the ground, a life wasted. I wouldn’t have my family and friends, worst of all I would have left behind a huge scar for all those who knew me if I had followed the path to dying. I have been the one on the other side of suicide in the last few years and the damage it leaves behind. I am so grateful that did not end up being my story. Crescent Grace looked past the absolute fact that I was just another “difficult patient” and cared for the soul underneath the pain that drove my behaviors and my fears. You provided a safe place, you believed in the capacity to change and to heal and you expected more from me than just being sick. You expected me to be the best version of me and loved me through the whole awful struggle one day at a time. I will forever love this place from the bottom of my heart and strive to live out what you taught me and make a difference in the lives I have been entrusted with, just like you do every day.
— Forever Grateful
“A Desperate Need to Return to Myself”
My recovery journey was fraught with a melancholy sweetness, a kind of homesickness for the soul, a desperate need to return to myself. I am home.
— Former Client
“Crescent Grace helped to save my life and change the direction of it drastically.”
Crescent Grace is still a home to me. Always will be. I gained more than just weight. Weight is minute to what life is about. I gained a sense of self, I became stronger from one of the worst times in my life, I had a clearer vision as to what I want in life, and know that I want to be of service to others. Through the years following treatment, I have learned that problems and heartaches are inevitable. That’s life, but I do not use food to focus on as a way to avoid what’s ahead.
— Thankful
“When I look back at the time I spent at Crescent Grace, the thing that hits me the most is how grateful I am to them and for them.”
They never let me go, even when I was hard-headed and difficult. Thankfully my therapist was just as stubborn, if not more than I am and never gave up hope for me.
— Thankful
“It never occurred to me that there was life beyond my eating disorder.”
I was never given a choice in treatment before, I learned that recovery is really truly mine, and with support along the way now I can say it’s mine. It’s not perfect, but it’s real!
— Former Client
“CG taught me honesty in life, in my emotions, and in facing my fears.”
They provided me with a safe environment to work through the fears that held me back and they cheered me on through every victory. At Crescent Grace, I learned how to live. I began to see my life for the precious gift that it is. The fears that had once consumed me paled in comparison to this new desire to take advantage of the life I’ve been given and chase my passions and my dreams. Crescent Grace helped me find and believe in my own beauty, and strength, and bravery, and in doing so enabled me to begin giving that back to others, and for that I will forever be thankful.
— Full of Gratitude
“Although wanting so much to recover, I still struggled with letting go and allowing the process to help.”
I rebelled and pushed back many times, but everyone stayed right with me not backing down, and always saying ‘truth without judgement”.
—Former Client
“At this time, I just wanted you to know how thankful I am for every one of you at Crescent Grace.”
From the moment I walked in those doors, I was showered with an unconditional love I had never experienced. You taught me that I am worthy of love and went above and beyond every day to help me fight for myself and for my life. A life I cherish so much now. You gave me a home, you gave me hugs when I needed them, you listened to me cry and your doors and your arms were always open to me. I will be forever grateful to God for sending me your way.
— Former Client
“I am so grateful that Crescent Grace exists.”
I am so grateful to have a safe place to go to beat the beast that is my eating disorder. A place that allowed me to lean on others, draw strength for m them and reclaim my life. It’s the hardest thing I have ever done, and Crescent Grace helped me save my life. Forever grateful.
— Grateful
“Words will never be enough.”
You have created something so beautiful in the place that is Crescent Grace. This place saved my life, and I am sure countless others. As someone for whom treatment was a choice, I can’t imagine if I would have made that choice if the only options were large and institutional. I would have kept on suffering and never have discovered that recovery is possible. Thank you for this comfortable, homey place filled with kind knowledgeable people. It has truly been a safe place to find hope.
— Thankful
“Words are truly not adequate to express my deep gratitude for Crescent Grace.”
It is not an exaggeration to say that this place and the people here saved my life. I am grateful for the lifesaving work that takes place within its walls. You all do lifesaving work, day in and day out. You taught me what grace looks like. You showed up and taught me that recovery is possible and that it is worth it. You gave me a second chance when failed first treatments subsequent relapses happened again and again leaving me hopeless. You treated me as an individual, not just a statistic. You made it possible for me to not rush this process and designed a program that allowed me to integrate life and lasting recovery and taught me that both can coexist. Because of Crescent Grace, I know for certain that recovery is possible for me.
— Thankful
When your healthy self is strong enough to deal with all that comes your way in life, your eating disorder self will no longer be useful or necessary.
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