Jenny is doing so great and I couldn't be more proud of her. She is now 7 days sober and going strong! Only 83 more days to recovery.
In other business, my dance studio picked back up. I had neglected it a great deal while preparing for Jenny's intervention. But, I got my butt in gear and things are picking back up. Almost all of my pole dancing classes are full and the other classes (hip hop, jazz, cardio strip tease, kick boxing, yoga) are doing better.
So, yeah, life is great here at the Burroughs household.
If you would like more info on my dance studio, visit www.danceogden.com
Oh yeah! Jenny's sisters are going to come take a pole class tonight. We're going to take pictures and send them to her. She'll get a good laugh I'm sure.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Saturday, March 29, 2008
5 days sober
Jenny is now 5 days sober. Yeah!!!!
But, she's not doing so good. She misses her family, and they aren't making it any easier. Every time they talk with her, they talk about how sad they are. Her mom is really making it rough.
So, I'm going to go buy her a big teddy bear today and get everyone to hug it ( I will take pictures of each hug). Then I'm going to print out the pictures and send them with the bear. This way, she can cuddle with the bear knowing that everyone she cares about has also cuddled with it.
She had better stay!!! I put in too much work and this rehab center is way too nice for her to take for granted. She has a chef for crying out loud!
Anyway, wish her luck and pray for her.
But, she's not doing so good. She misses her family, and they aren't making it any easier. Every time they talk with her, they talk about how sad they are. Her mom is really making it rough.
So, I'm going to go buy her a big teddy bear today and get everyone to hug it ( I will take pictures of each hug). Then I'm going to print out the pictures and send them with the bear. This way, she can cuddle with the bear knowing that everyone she cares about has also cuddled with it.
She had better stay!!! I put in too much work and this rehab center is way too nice for her to take for granted. She has a chef for crying out loud!
Anyway, wish her luck and pray for her.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
The best phone call ever!
Last night, I got a call at 10:30pm from an unknown phone number. I almost didn't answer it, but for some reason, I did.
It was Jenny....
She cried and thanked me for everything. It's hard to accept credit for what happened over this past week. So, I told her that I couldn't have done it with out her family. After all, without them, she wouldn't be alive still. There are dozens of small things that they've done over the past year to save her life. I only submitted an entry for a crazy TV show.
She was picked out of over 50,000 entries.
Jenny was born on St. Patricks Day. She has never thought herself to be lucky. After all, she filed for bankruptcy, became a drug addict, lost her car, her job, and her friends and family. But through all of that loss in her life, she was able to stay alive long enough for help to arrive. I consider that pretty lucky.
Anyway, she's doing fine. She says it's beautiful out there. She was very worried about being lonely, but I think she'll be okay. She's going through medical detox right now. She's not in any pain, but she sleeps a lot.
I am going to call her again today to keep her company.
It was Jenny....
She cried and thanked me for everything. It's hard to accept credit for what happened over this past week. So, I told her that I couldn't have done it with out her family. After all, without them, she wouldn't be alive still. There are dozens of small things that they've done over the past year to save her life. I only submitted an entry for a crazy TV show.
She was picked out of over 50,000 entries.
Jenny was born on St. Patricks Day. She has never thought herself to be lucky. After all, she filed for bankruptcy, became a drug addict, lost her car, her job, and her friends and family. But through all of that loss in her life, she was able to stay alive long enough for help to arrive. I consider that pretty lucky.
Anyway, she's doing fine. She says it's beautiful out there. She was very worried about being lonely, but I think she'll be okay. She's going through medical detox right now. She's not in any pain, but she sleeps a lot.
I am going to call her again today to keep her company.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Final Day of Intervention
She went! She is now in rehab on the coast. I couldn't be more proud of her. I'll elaborate more later...but right now, I need to get my business back on track. Lots of things have gone undone since I started this process. Now's the time to fix things.
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Intervention Day 4
Yesterday, I had my individual interview with the producer and camera crew. I was kind of surprised at how unexcited I was to be on TV. I didn't put any extra effort into my appearance. I wasn't nervous. I was very calm in front of the camera. In fact, they said that I was the best interview they had in a long time.
Anyway, it went well. I basically told them everything I knew about the situation. I felt like I was gossiping a little. But, it's all the truth and Jenny needs to hear it.
I have decided to be in the intervention room on Tuesday morning at the request of her family and the producers. I would actually rather not be there. I think that the anticipation in the room leading up to Jenny's arrival might be enough to make me throw up. I am not exaggerating at all.
Tonight, her dad came in from Oregon. He almost ran into Jenny in the hotel where he ist staying. She was there for an individual interview and he was checking into his room. So, the producer told him to get lost for a couple of hours. So he came over and we went to Walmart to buy Jenny's going away bag. We got cltohes, shoes, snacks, toiletries, and more. I got her a sketch pad, books, knitting stuff, and stationary to keep her busy while she is in treatment.
Anyway, the producer told me during my interview that Jenny is not only a meth addict, she is also a drug dealer. She had better accept treatment or she will surely die a very early death. She's in trouble....we're going to save her on Tuesday....I just know it.
Anyway, it went well. I basically told them everything I knew about the situation. I felt like I was gossiping a little. But, it's all the truth and Jenny needs to hear it.
I have decided to be in the intervention room on Tuesday morning at the request of her family and the producers. I would actually rather not be there. I think that the anticipation in the room leading up to Jenny's arrival might be enough to make me throw up. I am not exaggerating at all.
Tonight, her dad came in from Oregon. He almost ran into Jenny in the hotel where he ist staying. She was there for an individual interview and he was checking into his room. So, the producer told him to get lost for a couple of hours. So he came over and we went to Walmart to buy Jenny's going away bag. We got cltohes, shoes, snacks, toiletries, and more. I got her a sketch pad, books, knitting stuff, and stationary to keep her busy while she is in treatment.
Anyway, the producer told me during my interview that Jenny is not only a meth addict, she is also a drug dealer. She had better accept treatment or she will surely die a very early death. She's in trouble....we're going to save her on Tuesday....I just know it.
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Intervention Day 3
I didn't talk with Jenny today. Nor did any of her family. We assume that she is still being followed by the camera's because the producer has not called with any concerns.
There is a problem though. Jenny's mom isn't on board with giving Jenny any sort of ultimatum. This is a huge blow to the family and the progress we are trying to make. Her mom might be the only one that Jenny will listen to. I think her mom has her own issues. She's probably worried that if Jenny goes to treatment, she might not come back. She might get healthy and decide that Utah isn't right for her anymore.
Anyway. I have my individual interview tomorrow. I'll let you know how it goes.
There is a problem though. Jenny's mom isn't on board with giving Jenny any sort of ultimatum. This is a huge blow to the family and the progress we are trying to make. Her mom might be the only one that Jenny will listen to. I think her mom has her own issues. She's probably worried that if Jenny goes to treatment, she might not come back. She might get healthy and decide that Utah isn't right for her anymore.
Anyway. I have my individual interview tomorrow. I'll let you know how it goes.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Intervention day 2
I went to Jenny's birthday party last night. She was actually in good spirits and happy to see everyone. She cut her hair really short and she kept complaining that it wasn't even enough.
She invited me to tag along with her and her sister to a local lounge to listen to some music. The camera's followed. Being followed by a camera wasn't as bad as I thought. I feel like I was able to talk pretty openly with Jenny about some issues.
During the car ride to the lounge, she told me that she was addicted to meth and that she wanted to quit, but she feels like at this point, she needs help. So that was a good sign.
The lounge was creepy. It was a total "stoner" place. Lots of couches, weird art, 100 flavors of coffee, and a guy on a guitar. After the lounge, we took her home. She hadn't had a hit for several hours and her personality took a sudden turn. She was very impatient, rude, and it felt like she was going to expolde at any minute.
So we dropped her off at her house where we knew the inevitable would happen. Only this time, she had the camera crew and producers with her. So we knew that she would be in good hands if anything were to happen.
I will let you know how day 3 goes tomorrow. This will be a 7 day intervention.
She invited me to tag along with her and her sister to a local lounge to listen to some music. The camera's followed. Being followed by a camera wasn't as bad as I thought. I feel like I was able to talk pretty openly with Jenny about some issues.
During the car ride to the lounge, she told me that she was addicted to meth and that she wanted to quit, but she feels like at this point, she needs help. So that was a good sign.
The lounge was creepy. It was a total "stoner" place. Lots of couches, weird art, 100 flavors of coffee, and a guy on a guitar. After the lounge, we took her home. She hadn't had a hit for several hours and her personality took a sudden turn. She was very impatient, rude, and it felt like she was going to expolde at any minute.
So we dropped her off at her house where we knew the inevitable would happen. Only this time, she had the camera crew and producers with her. So we knew that she would be in good hands if anything were to happen.
I will let you know how day 3 goes tomorrow. This will be a 7 day intervention.
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