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For Home Users… finding
recovery beyond clinic walls
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When outcomes matter, having the right equipment is
critical
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Discover what home users have to say about the Gait
Harness System
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 “I am suggesting
my patients get a Second Step device to
them, because we know that over-ground training gives
the best recovery results.”
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Carlos Lima, MD, Department of Neurology, Hospital de Egas Moniz, Lisbon, Portugal
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“We purchased the Gait II Harness System a couple of
years ago. It has been wonderfully helpful to my dad to
strengthen his muscles and get him walking again. I am
happy to say that he progressed beyond the harness
system and can now walk with a walker. We are so
grateful for all that the harness system had helped my
dad accomplish.”
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Nicole G., daughter of SCI user, Northborough MA
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Carla S., RN and SCI user, Huntsville AL
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“The Gait Harness System is a
truly marvelous device that could no doubt help
thousands of people actually regain
their mobility, not just spend the rest of their
lives being pushed around in a wheel chair or
riding on a scooter.”
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Joe Mitchell, Financial Aid
Center for Long Term Care, Inc., Grants Pass OR
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 “It
is marvelous product and I wish you well. Your
mission is noble.”
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Lesa M., child of post stroke user, New York
City NY
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"I have
a tremendous respect for the work you do and wish you
nothing but continued success. It's comforting, at the
very least, to know that even 3,000 miles away, there
are still kind, caring people out there who understand
what one encounters in caring for a disabled loved one.
Your product is ingenious and should receive more
accolades."
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Scott A., son of father with stroke, orthopedic, SCI
issues, Staten Island NY
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“The
gait trainer I received for my Dad is working
beautifully!
I have a friend that needs one for her 6'4” father, and
I’m referring you to her to you. ”
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Edna L., OTR, daughter of SCI user, Mission TX
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“With all of M.’s ongoing medical issues, using the Gait
Harness System has been the ONE thing which has seemed
to help him. We are so glad we have it.”
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Kay T., fiancée of acquired brain injury user, Redondo
Beach CA
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The Gait Harness System is….
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“The indoor picture is of A. at the BIAMI
Conference test driving the Second Step Gait
Harness System. We loved it when he stood up
so TALL and straight.
The outdoor
picture is from A. walking in the local CROP
Walk. He raised $200 to help feed the
hungry in Muskegon and around the world.
This unit is so much more stable than
the equipment we tried earlier from a
different company. We'll take it!"
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M. Bos,
mother of child with TBI issues,
Muskegon MI
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“I am so happy we could
purchase this directly from you. It
arrived yesterday. I can’t wait! It
looks fantastic. Thanks so much for
everything.”
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Sonya E., mother of TBI user, New South
Wales Australia
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“Thank
you so much for your prompt response to my
inquiry on the Second Step and continuing with
such outstanding support. It's been a struggle
in these past years following our
granddaughter’s stroke, to find people who can
provide us with answers/support. She was born
with a rare congenital heart defect. Many of
these children do not make it into
toddler/childhood. She is strong and so
resilient, and I feel the Second Step system
might be our best bet for her! Thank you again,
and I know that in your assistance, she will
soon be another success story for Second Step to
post!”
Patti
H., grandmother of child with congenital heart
defect & post stroke issues, Wichita KS
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“Your videos of brain injured folks, like
my son, using the GHS brings tears to my eyes because it
reminds us to never give up and to keep trying new
things.”
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Bonnie P., parent, Eugene OR
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“An interesting case was a young patient who
suffered a brain injury and wanted to get
back to his soccer and sports activities. He
initially was not able to do these
activities due to his spasticity and
coordination issues. By progressing him in
the GHS, where he was allowed to safely make
mistakes, he was able to eventually skip,
jump, and do single leg activities safely.
He was delighted that he could return to
some of his favorite activities again.”
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M. Rosalia Arellano, MSPT, Scripps Mercy
Hospital, Outpatient Neuro Rehabilitation
Department, San Diego CA
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"I love the idea of your
System and have to highly praise you for it.
It's an extremely incredible feeling for
people to be able to be standing up and
moving.....such a huge thing for a disabled
person and such a simple thing, taken for
granted, by the able-bodied. Those small
miracles are what make days so special for
people. Thank you for your time and all of
your efforts in this endeavor.
Michelle F., MS user, McKeesport PA
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“I didn’t walk for 14 years until coming to RIM. With
the GHS, now I can walk four laps around the track with
small breaks in between and also crawl about the same."
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John T., T-12 para/amputee user, Bannister MI
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“Thank you so much for taking the time to work with me! I
appreciate it greatly. I am very excited about the
Gait Harness System II. I am so impressed with
everything about your company and the Second Step
Gait Harness System!!! What a fabulous product!
Thanks so much again. I am so encouraged by the Gait
Harness System II!!!!”
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Gene B., child of parent with post stroke and
orthopedic issues, Quincy MA
“I am only 58 years old, post stroke, and feel like a
prisoner not only in my body but in the care facility I
now have to reside in. I was told I'd never walk again
or have any movement on left side and I proved them
wrong. I'm determined to make as full of a recovery as
I can. Never will I stop fighting to get my life back
and I believe that the second step is an
essential weapon in my fight against the odds. I feel
as though some prayers were answered when my son found
you on the internet. I know this equipment will get me
one, two, three, steps closer to my freedom, to my life,
to the day when I walk out of that nursing home and
never look back. This equipment I know will save my
life, end my physical limitations, stop my weight gain,
and gift me with a bright and happy future. Thanks for
giving me new hope and new faith. “
Gayle P., post stroke user, Astoria OR
 “My son James has developmental disabilities, and goes to a day treatment center. He is happy to finally
be on his feet. The Gait Harness System is opening up a
whole new world for him.”
Sandra Reed,
mother of DD user, Anaheim CA
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“I am so
impressed with this product and really want to
share it with other Rehab friends. Thank you for
all your help.”
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Cleo S. RN, CRRN, CCM, Traverse City MI, parent
of user
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logical and easily portable
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“I am a T12/L1 paraplegic. I found the Gait Harness
System on the internet, after I couldn’t find anything
like it here in Europe. The GHS has helped me a great
deal in rehab, I can easily move it from rehab back and
forth to my home."
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Paul R., SCI user, Wales, United Kingdom
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“We are impressed at the logic,
simplicity and engineering of the GHS. It certainly
seems to be superior to the “Lite Gait” device which
is apparently sold here in Hong Kong.”
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David R., son-in-law of user, Hong Kong China
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allowing me to comfortably walk at my own pace
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“We are so excited to be going home
to the Gait Harness...This has been a great
year for S.'s recovery, little steps
forward, but forward she goes...never the
less...Thanks for everything.”
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Joy G., mother of post stroke/Locked-In-Sydnrome
user, Queensland Australia
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Second Step Gait Harness System has helped me
tremendously. I have tried body weight support
treadmill training, with both an overhead lift and
with the Lokomat. I’ve also tried the Litegait. I’ve
also combined the Lokomat with the GHS and the
latest therapy from the Rehab Institute of Michigan.
What the GHS allowed me to do is walk at my own
pace, with or without assistance. It allowed me
to fully weight bear and with little to no
discomfort, unlike every other harness. And
that’s not even mentioning the obvious benefits,
like endurance cardio."
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Bob Smith, C5 ASIA B, user, Harrison Township MI
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"I served our country, active duty, during the
Korean War. After
badly healed fractures in my leg, my ribs, and my
arm kept me in bed at a nursing home for six months,
I was told I shouldn't expect to walk again. Well,
they don't know me! I'm a competitive guy. This is
me, resting after my first day walking after those
six months, happy to be on my feet again. Six weeks
later, I'm alot stronger, and I'm walking so fast up
and down all the hallways at the home, the staff
can't keep up with me!"
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Donald D., veteran and post
CVA, TBI and orthopedic user, Eugene OR
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doing great, already showing improvement in his
endurance and his steps are getting smoother. I want
to
thank you for all you have done to help us. Sometimes
good people find themselves in positions they never in a
million years thought they would be in, and thank God
there are still caring and compassionate people like you
(and those with your company) who are still willing to
help someone when they can. Your kindness was a blessing
to me and Clay. Thanks again."
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Deputy Amanda C., wife of Deputy TBI user, Green Cove
Springs FL
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“My client is an 18 year old, who experienced a TBI last
year resulting from a shooting accident. He has used
LiteGait and complained about discomfort in the groin
area with that equipment. He is very happy with the GHS,
and decided to purchase one for home use."
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K. Thornton, PT, Benefis Healthcare, Great Falls MT
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“I’m able to stand and walk using the Second Step
with the help of my trainer. Strength in my upper
body, trunk control and my sitting posture has
improved a great deal.”
- Cortney H. ,C 5-6
quad, Riga MI
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“I just wanted to check in and let you know
how much Art loves his Second Step.”
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Kristen W., wife of post stroke user,
Shrewsbury MA
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“We got the unit all together, and strapped me
in for a virgin voyage. The first day I stood
for about forty minutes doing some leg presses
and just stationary standing. The next day I
was s-o-o-o-o sore, using muscles in my legs and
back that hadn't seen any action in a while! I
am super excited and infinitely hopeful, and now
is the time for the hard work.”
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Brook S., MS user, Anchorage AK
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“Just this morning the GHS was bringing some amazement
and tears to staff members as a student used it
successfully.”
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David Cacciatore, Physical Therapist, Lane School,
Houston TX
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“I
appreciate your product. May you continue
to help those in need.”
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Allan C.,
child of Parkinson’s Disease user, Phoenix AZ
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"We are so thankful to Second Step
for producing this wonderful equipment that
gives L. the opportunity to work at walking.
Without it, we wouldn't have any way to help
her. Helping her get into it and out of it is
getting easier for my husband and for me. Thanks
for always going "the second mile" for L . and
for us. You are wonderful! Your company is
wonderful! Best wishes!"
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Janice T., sister of post spinal surgery
user, Austin TX
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thought I would let you know that we got Mom in the GHS
II today and had her standing about a dozen times for up
to 20 seconds. Without the GHSII, she is only able to
stand for 10 second intervals. Her physiotherapist loves
it. He can now get her to stand and then he can be
checking her knees, etc. It is so much more productive.
We had no trouble getting her into the harness and
clipping it on...everything went well. Mom is absolutely
thrilled."
Tina S., daughter of post stroke user, Thunder Bay,
Ontario Canada
“Our
client is a 13 year old girl with a diagnosis of
hypotonic cerebral palsy. She has very low tone in
trunk and is low functioning. Funding purchase for
the GHS was through her school, which also allows
her to use the GHS at home. She was a perfect
candidate for the GHS., as there aren’t a lot of
options for her needs. The classroom aide has
started trying it in different places on campus, and
she is doing even better than she was in the
classroom. She is walking up to 150 feet and is
happy!”
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Danielle Cheung, PT, PCS, Pediatric Certified
Specialist, Southern CA Pediatric State Rep for APTA,
2010-13 APTA Chair of Pediatrics Sports-Fitness SIG,
Southern CA Clinical Director for FUNfitness for Special
Olympics, Monrovia CA
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"This was Mike's first day in the walker. His
transfers have improved!"
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Sherrie T., wife of post stroke user, Nashua NH
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“Most individuals will not have home access to a body
weight support treadmill training system after they
leave the clinic, but may be able to implement an
over-ground system, like the GHS, that allows for
efficient over-ground training reinforcement. I use the
GHS in the clinic, and refer it for home use, to
accomplish this reinforcement."
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William Thornton, MPT, Lead Physical Therapist,
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Center for
Spinal Cord Injury
Recovery®, Rehab Institute of
Michigan, Detroit MI
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“Using
the Gait Harness System has been a life changing
experience. It is allowing me to restore my ability and
confidence. It’s hard work, but it’s good work.
This has helped me become stronger.
It’s great to feel my muscles again."
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Marlene M., cerebellar degeneration user, Corvallis OR
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“So glad we decided to
purchase the GHSII for my wife K. – the
videos on your web site are
inspirational and in mywife’s context
will hopefully assist in achieving her
goal of being able to once again walk.
The Gait Harness System safely arrived
today. Assembly was simple – did this
while watching the video. Looking
forward to trying my wife in it with our
Physiotherapist tomorrow. Thanks for
your assistance I and will let you know
how we go.”
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Robert C., husband of BI user,
Victoria Australia
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“My son was standing for 45
minutes in the GHSII, with his KAFOs on, the
first day we received it. He had no fear of
falling, and was very comfortable. He hasn’t
been standing in a long time, and we can see
how much this is going to help him. He’s
excited!”
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Elayne W., mother of SCI user, St. Louis MO
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"Thank you for all of your help
(for us and others) to help people with
disabilities. The walker is getting easier to
use
 as we work more with it. Thanks again."
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Mike S., husband of post stroke user, Freeport
TX
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“After his stroke, we have been using the Gait Harness
System with our 43 year old son Joseph to train him in
walking with his full weight on his feet. It will take
him a long time to learn to walk by himself, even with a
walker. But with the GHS, he can develop his movement
safely."
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Richard L., 87 year old parent trainer of post stroke
user, Medina OH
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"I
can walk with KAFO’s around the track using the
Second Step GHS and with little assistance from my
trainer along with crawling forwards, backwards and
side to side. I’m making progress with my stability
along with increasing my
upper body strength. If it weren’t for this program,
I don’t think I’d be doing the unbelievable things I
was told I would never do again."
- Amy F., T-11 para user,
Elkader IA
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"My husband and I are sure the Gait Harness
System II is the best investment my sister L.
can make in her
 continuing effort to walk
again. We believe L. will be able to walk
sooner because she has the Gait Harness System
II in her home. She is spending time in the
Gait Harness System II every evening. I
appreciate your interest in helping my
sister!"
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Janice T., sister of post spinal surgery user,
Austin TX
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“My husband had a brain aneurysm 11 years ago, when he
was just 21 years old, followed by multiple strokes. I
do daily therapy with him at home. He tried different
equipment pieces at his clinic, but they all cost
hundreds of thousands of dollars. He loves how the Gait
Harness fits him, and is doing great."
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Malissa R., wife of BI and post stroke user, Alma AR
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“Whatever it costs---it’s worth it.”
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F.B., mother of SCI
user, New York NY
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users and caregivers safe
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 “After my accident, I didn’t walk for 22 years because
everyone was afraid I would fall. Using the Gait Harness
System to walk again is a dream come true!"
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Knute
M., TBI user, Corvallis OR
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“Our
son was injured in 1982. He had a closed head injury, a
damaged cerebellum, and is partially paralyzed on one
side. He has a history of falling when using
conventional walkers. Jr. has used more computerized
version of walking equipment, but he prefers the more
streamlined design of the GHS. We also like the
portability of the GHS, as Jr. lives at an adult care
home during the week, and comes home on weekends. Jr.
really looks forward to working with this device every
day, and we have several therapists who are eager to
help him with it."
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Dolores L., mother of TBI user, Spring TX
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beneficial in the home. It would help with carry
over and safe household ambulation, decreasing risk
of injury for patient and caregiver. “
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M. Rosalia Arellano, MSPT, Scripps Mercy Hospital,
Outpatient Neuro Rehabilitation Department, San
Diego CA
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“We have an elderly female participant with a history of
severe osteoporosis and hip fractures, who hasn’t walked
for quite some time due to fear of falling and
progressive weakness. She was SO excited to walk again
using the GHS!”
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Cheri Babb, RN, MN, CNS, Executive Director, Grace
Center for Adult Day Services, Corvallis OR
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 “My 79 year old husband had a stroke 7 months ago, and a
complete knee replacement 7 weeks ago. Without a doubt,
the safety feature using the harness in the ambulator
gives him complete confidence in case he has to rest or
loses his balance. He is able to walk and use his legs,
hips, shoulders and arms as naturally as possible."
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Rose Rodriguez, wife of post stroke user, Tampa FL
If a user is going to recover, everyone has to work
together, and work hard. Recovery is possible.
No problem is
too big…if the right people, with the right treatment, and
the right System, go at it the right way |
