by Peter Boeschenstein, Gray Wolf Ranch
President
As we move into our 8th spring and our alumni population grows
to over 600  young men, I am reminded of how important it is to
stay connected to the recovery process
and to others in recovery. As I speak with graduates and alumni of
our program who have been successful in remaining abstinent, I am
reminded of the basics of what works.
The disease of addiction is “cunning, baffling, and powerful.” By
staying connected, young men greatly increase their chances
of sustaining their own ongoing recovery. The graduates who regularly
attend and participate in 12-Step meetings and who keep in contact
with their sponsors are true success stories. They are enjoying the
promises of recovery as they share their experience, strength, and
hope with others.
By offering additional Alumni/Renewal treks each year, we are
providing more opportunities for our alums, their families, and
the Gray Wolf staff to stay in touch and reconnect. With more and
more alumni returning for visits each year, I’m reminded
how critical these connections are to our ongoing success in recovery,
and I’m inspired and impassioned to continue to carry out
our mission here at Gray Wolf.
I strongly encourage our alumni, families, and friends to stay
connected with us—in person, by phone, and by e-mail. I hope
you enjoy this issue of the Pathfinder and I will look forward
to seeing you on one of our trips this summer or around the ranch
for a visit.
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