"Suddenly the thought crossed my mind that if I were to put an ounce of whiskey in my milk it couldn't hurt me on a full stomach. I ordered another whiskey and poured it into the milk. I vaguely sensed I was not being any too smart, but felt reassured as I was taking the whiskey on a full stomach." - An Anonymous Alcoholic

"You wake up one morning
You start to feel good
The sun and blue sky
Looks like it should"- Brian J. / 4 days of residency

"Since I arrived at freedom Foundation, I've gained much-needed self esteem and self-worth, which gets better every day. The support is truly genuine. Amen!"- Ron MacKinnon

"The Freedom Foundation has provided me a safe and comfortable home along with continued support and encouragement, which will aid me in my recovery program."- Robert Dunn

"Outlook upon material matters change. So do feelings about personal importance, instincts restored to true purpose. Understanding is key to right attitudes, right action, key to good living" - Anonymous

"The Freedom Foundation provided me a home with structured living that I may concentrate on my recovery. It provided me the basics"- Anonymous

"I came to FFNS in May of '97 bankrupt; physically, spiritually, emotionally and financially, as a result of my active alcoholism. Alone, I could not break the bonds of my addiction. By adhering to the principles and philosophies of the Foundation and the 12-step recovery programs, I am no longer that broken man on a Halifax pier. 'My cup runneth over'. This past year has not been the best year of my life, but the first year of the best of my life. One day at a time."- Fergie

"I have to be quite honest about how I am doing at FFNS. My stay here has changed myself in ways only God could understand. I am a bit spoiled, but very grateful for the new life I have been given. Now I hope I may be able to give back what was so freely given to me"- Joe Hadley