This week Dan Rasmus turns 25.  Seven months ago he was referred to Last Door by the hospital.  The degradation as a result of his drug use affected every relationship.  His parents were devastated and disappointed with his continued use of all drugs.  However the most severe consequence for Dan was the breakdown of his relationship with his wife and young child. 

Following  initial treatment at Last Door, the staff recommended a period of transitional living, in a family unit at the facility, for Dan, his wife Megan and their daughter Hailey.  Two months ago the family moved into apartment #1 and started the journey of living in recovery as a family.  Megan participates in a 12-step fellowship and the facilitated partners support group.  Dan continues in aftercare and participates in regular meetings as well as the weekly  Alumni Group.  Hailey dazzles everyone with her smile, curls and presence. 

Having the Rasmus family live in Unit One is more than treatment.  It is a model of how as community we seek and explore those opportunities to provide healing environments for the entire family.  As Dan said last week, "I am learning how to be a dad and husband and father."   This is the best thing they could have done considering much of their relationship prior to recovery was marred by the  behaviours that accompany drug use.  In recovery the Rasmus family is making friends, sharing experiences living and enjoying life and using the access to a supportive community and staff.

Megan puts it simply,  "We are very grateful to have this opportunity to work on our family life, The Last Door has done so much for us and has given us a second chance at life and showing us what a happy family can be.  We are truly blessed to be able to live here, and we are enjoying making new friends and lasting relationships!"