Client Stories
One of the most helpful things when tackling mental health issues is realizing you are not alone. We are grateful to some of our former clients who have chosen to share part of their journey in order to provide HOPE to others.
HopeWay didn't just change my life. It changed the life of my husband, my kids, my parents, in-laws, friends and other family members. It brought back the joyful, loving, caring person they once knew, except stronger and better.
Before HopeWay, for a long time I hadn't felt like myself, I hadn't had fun doing anything. Today I'm looking to going back to school, I fully expect to having a job and go about living my life.
HopeWay is a place that I can call my second home, and this place has so much potential to help an immeasurable number of people as time goes on. I am thankful that HopeWay has molded me into a new man, and I hope I can mold HopeWay and new patients in this same fashion in the future.
To me, the "HopeWay Way" means restoring hope and finding a sense of self worth. This happens throughout the HopeWay journey. From day one, everyone knows your name and has great interest in getting to know you and guiding you through this tough journey.
Here in this comforting physical setting, everyone is in one place, interfacing with each other. There is one evaluation and a team of people working a totally individualized plan. I completed my 30-day intensive outpatient day program, returning home at night. I gained so many new tools through the integrative therapies, particularly mindfulness meditation which has helped me the most.
I mainly came to HopeWay to work on my OCD and anxiety. While I was there, Art Therapy really allowed me an opportunity to open up about my identity. It helped me explore why I should be proud of who I am and where I am at as a trans person. Art Therapy was super impactful for me. After leaving HopeWay, I created an art website for LGBTQ and neurodiverse people.
HopeWay offered me the beautiful gift to remove myself from chaos and busyness which in turn allowed me space to gain deeper self-awareness and the confidence to ask for what I need and take steps toward self-care.
HopeWay gave me all of the tools I needed to face this world head on and I still use these tools everyday. I tell people all the time that HopeWay and the people there saved my life. I truly mean that statement and I share it with the world often.
Before HopeWay I felt hopeless, but now I am hopeful and excited for the life that HopeWay inspired me to build. I believe the best is yet to come because I entered HopeWay. I felt all alone, but now I have my friends and family back, and I am the happiest I have been in years.
A Story of Hope: Meet Latimer
When I came to HopeWay, and they showed me tools, I started to say NOW I know what I need to do to get better.
- Latimer - Former Client
A Story of Hope: Meet Tracy
Once we [Veterans] have gone through what we've gone through, it is important to be reminded that we are still human beings.
- Tracy, Former Veteran Client
A Story of Hope: Meet Brady
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A Story of Hope: Meet Alicia
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A Story of Hope: Meet Sherry
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A Story of Hope: Meet Katie
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A Story of Hope: Meet Jaime
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A Story of Hope: Meet Harrison
Before HopeWay, for a long time I hadn't felt like myself, I hadn't had fun doing anything. Today I'm looking to going back to school, I fully expect to having a job and go about living my life.
- Harrison - Former HopeWay Client
A Story of Hope: Meet Aaron
It is like having someone on the outside of that deep hole throw the rope down and pull you out.
- Aaron, Former Veteran Client
A Story of Hope: Meet Jess
HopeWay saved my life. HopeWay showed me there is a future.
- Jess - Former HopeWay Client
A Story of Hope: Meet Katie
Being in group sessions softened me in a way that nothing ever has, and I felt so supported but also so invested in all those other women and men that were with us.
- Katie - Former Client
A Story of Hope: Meet Donna
The best part of HopeWay were all of the tools and techniques I learned. Practicing all of these helped me feel more in control of my health, which is something I hadn't felt in years.
- Donna - Former Client
A Story of Hope: Meet Lisa
Hope really tells the story of this place. This place IS HOPE. It is hope for all of those people out there that who suffer from mental illness.
- Lisa - Former Client of HopeWay
A Story of Hope: Meet Latimer
When I came to HopeWay, and they showed me tools, I started to say NOW I know what I need to do to get better.
- Latimer - Former Client
A Story of Hope: Meet Tracy
Once we [Veterans] have gone through what we've gone through, it is important to be reminded that we are still human beings.
- Tracy, Former Veteran Client
A Story of Hope: Meet Brady
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A Story of Hope: Meet Alicia
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A Story of Hope: Meet Sherry
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A Story of Hope: Meet Katie
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A Story of Hope: Meet Jaime
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A Story of Hope: Meet Harrison
Before HopeWay, for a long time I hadn't felt like myself, I hadn't had fun doing anything. Today I'm looking to going back to school, I fully expect to having a job and go about living my life.
- Harrison - Former HopeWay Client
A Story of Hope: Meet Aaron
It is like having someone on the outside of that deep hole throw the rope down and pull you out.
- Aaron, Former Veteran Client
A Story of Hope: Meet Jess
HopeWay saved my life. HopeWay showed me there is a future.
- Jess - Former HopeWay Client
A Story of Hope: Meet Katie
Being in group sessions softened me in a way that nothing ever has, and I felt so supported but also so invested in all those other women and men that were with us.
- Katie - Former Client
A Story of Hope: Meet Donna
The best part of HopeWay were all of the tools and techniques I learned. Practicing all of these helped me feel more in control of my health, which is something I hadn't felt in years.
- Donna - Former Client
A Story of Hope: Meet Lisa
Hope really tells the story of this place. This place IS HOPE. It is hope for all of those people out there that who suffer from mental illness.
- Lisa - Former Client of HopeWay
A Story of Hope: Meet Latimer
A Story of Hope: Meet Tracy
A Story of Hope: Meet Brady
A Story of Hope: Meet Alicia
A Story of Hope: Meet Sherry
A Story of Hope: Meet Katie
A Story of Hope: Meet Jaime
A Story of Hope: Meet Harrison
A Story of Hope: Meet Aaron
A Story of Hope: Meet Jess
A Story of Hope: Meet Katie
A Story of Hope: Meet Donna
A Story of Hope: Meet Lisa
A Story of Hope: Meet Latimer
A Story of Hope: Meet Tracy
A Story of Hope: Meet Brady
A Story of Hope: Meet Alicia
A Story of Hope: Meet Sherry
A Story of Hope: Meet Katie
A Story of Hope: Meet Jaime
A Story of Hope: Meet Harrison
A Story of Hope: Meet Aaron
A Story of Hope: Meet Jess
A Story of Hope: Meet Katie
A Story of Hope: Meet Donna
A Story of Hope: Meet Lisa
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Stories of hope
A Story of Hope: A Healing Community
March 26, 2024
HopeWay Alumni Support When I received an email about the new ‘Alumni Garden Club’ at HopeWay, I immediately texted my friends from treatment to sign up with me. Going back to HopeWay is more than...
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A Story of Hope: Digging Deep
December 12, 2023
Life Before HopeWay When I first came to HopeWay, I was lost. Body, mind and spirit broken. I promised my wife that I would do everything I could to get the most out of...
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From Spiraling to Centered to Soaring
March 13, 2023
Life Before HopeWay Prior to my time at HopeWay, I was super unhappy, drinking too much, not taking care of myself and binge eating. I thought, “if I died right now, it wouldn’t matter”. It...
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3 Takeaways From a (Two-Time) HopeWay Alumna
September 28, 2023
My Journey With HopeWay Before I dive in, let me share a bit about my story with you. On paper, my life was incredible, but the truth was, just existing felt unbearable. I couldn’t make...
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Story of Hope: Meet Jim
March 06, 2023
I am a Special Operations combat veteran with deployments to both Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as temporary duties to several other locations in support of Overseas Contingency Operations. Upon separating from service, I was...
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A Story of Hope: Victoria's Story
November 07, 2023
I have struggled with mental illness for the last decade or so. As a lifelong athlete, my entire identity and sense of self-worth was tied to my performance on the field. So when a brain...
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Story of Hope: Meet Kayla
December 08, 2022
Family History of Mental Health There is a history of mental illness on both sides of my family. My maternal grandmother had Bipolar Disorder and struggled with drug addiction. Hearing my mom’s experience growing up...
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Hope, Lost and Found
June 21, 2023
I've spent 25 years trying to manage my mental illness and substance abuse. Countless medications, hospitalizations, unmet aspirations, and an overall inability to cope plagued me. I was incapable of comprehending how I, or anyone...
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A Story of Hope: Meet Mack
September 07, 2022
Prior to HopeWay For most of my 24 years of life, I have mainly battled major depressive disorder, but I have also been treated for generalized anxiety along with my mood disorder. For many years,...
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A Story of Hope: Meet Elizabeth
June 09, 2022
The Road to HopeWay Growing up, I struggled with anxiety and depression, but it never prevented me from living a fulfilling life. I saw a therapist and took medication, and I managed really well. One...
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A Story of Hope: Meet Elizabeth
December 21, 2021
Before HopeWay Growing up, I always made excuses for things that went wrong in my life. I struggled to take responsibility for my wrongdoings, and I refused to admit I needed help. In June 2020,...
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A Story of Hope: Meet Harrison
February 21, 2022
Before HopeWay Following a catastrophic series of hospitalizations, which occurred near the end of my time in school, it is fairly safe to say I was a very broken person. I found myself heavily traumatized...
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A Story of Hope: Meet Nicole
December 20, 2021
Journey to HopeWay Hi, my name is Nicole and I'm one of the millions of people who suffer from mental illness. My journey with severe depression began with the birth of my first child. Pregnancy...
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A Story of Hope: Meet Tim
October 05, 2021
HopeWay gave me a different outlook on life. Just like the name says, I found hope. I’m a Veteran and spent 30 years in the Marine Corps. I grew up in a working class family...
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A Story of Hope: Meet Tracy
October 05, 2021
For the past 26 years, I believed that I was responsible for the trauma that happened in my life. I carried that weight around every single day and never thought anyone would ever understand. My...
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A Story of Hope: Meet Kate
June 28, 2021
I walked through the doors of HopeWay as a depressed, co-dependent person with no self-esteem. After six weeks of treatment, I left HopeWay strong, confident and comfortable in my own skin. It did not happen...
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A Story of Hope: Meet Sherry
April 01, 2021
“HopeWay saved my life, literally saved me from myself.” I was at the lowest point in my life. Things had gotten so bad that I was having suicidal thoughts, which landed me in the hospital....
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A Story of Hope: Meet Katie
June 01, 2020
HopeWay not only changed the way I live my life, but it also saved my life. I will never be able to adequately express my gratitude, but I will do my best to provide hope...
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A Story of Hope: Meet Brady, Three Years Later
November 26, 2019
November 30, 2019 marked 3 years since HopeWay welcomed its first client. To celebrate this anniversary, we decided to check in with Brady Smith, who came to HopeWay in that first month in 2016 as...
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A Story of Hope: Meet Latimer
November 01, 2019
On November 6, 2018, I walked through the doors of HopeWay a broken man that wanted to get well. Yet, I felt that I did not deserve the wellness I sought. For years, I had...
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A Story of Hope: Meet Amanda
August 01, 2019
HopeWay. To many, this word doesn’t hold any significance. In fact, some don’t even know that it’s not just a word, but a place. Though housed in Charlotte, NC, HopeWay is a safe, nurturing sanctuary...
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A Story of Hope: Meet Donna
July 01, 2019
About a year ago, I unexpectedly had to go on short term disability when my mental health began to severely impact my day-to-day living. In my role as a prominent and well-respected Occupational Therapist, I...
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Rebecca: A Story of Transformation
January 16, 2019
"HopeWay was the best gift I could have ever given myself. It has changed my life in countless ways and I am forever grateful." - Rebecca, former client As you've heard us say before,...
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A Story of Hope: Meet Justine
August 24, 2018
Wikipedia defines darkness as the partial or total absence of light. For someone like myself who is diagnosed with major depressive disorder, the meaning is strikingly different. It could be 75 degrees outside with the...
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A Story of Hope: Meet Mary Anne
June 29, 2017
I'm 69 years old and have suffered from depression and bipolar disorder for the last 40 years. I've had many ups and downs with my health and my family and have probably been in 10...
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