He looked like a brand new kid, I did not even recognize him at first. That first time I got to see and hug him is an experience I will never forget. It was absolutely incredible. There was only one thing I was wondering: Did Thistledew change my brother for the better? They had a big commencement for the graduating guys and I just could not believe it. My big brother who had struggled for years finally accomplished something amazing. The whole commencement was very emotional, but in a good way. They talked about all of the activities that the guys had to do while there and about the different skills that they were taught through these activities. They had to go on a seven day canoe ride for over 100 miles and survive on their own for 5 days. My brother learned many skills such as leadership, independence, responsibility and respect. He was the top graduate from the treatment center and they wanted him to come back and work for
He looked like a brand new kid, I did not even recognize him at first. That first time I got to see and hug him is an experience I will never forget. It was absolutely incredible. There was only one thing I was wondering: Did Thistledew change my brother for the better? They had a big commencement for the graduating guys and I just could not believe it. My big brother who had struggled for years finally accomplished something amazing. The whole commencement was very emotional, but in a good way. They talked about all of the activities that the guys had to do while there and about the different skills that they were taught through these activities. They had to go on a seven day canoe ride for over 100 miles and survive on their own for 5 days. My brother learned many skills such as leadership, independence, responsibility and respect. He was the top graduate from the treatment center and they wanted him to come back and work for