Comments on: Our Anasazi Experience Pt. 1: Ivie’s Interview

By: Mindy

Mindy — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 05:50:41 +0000

I’m so happy to hear you are all doing better. What was in the workshop that you had when you dropped her off?

Sounds like a great place. The video made me cry. I’m a parent and though my kids are younger, I know one day they’ll get to that age and there will be struggles.

Wishing you all the best. Thank you for sharing.

By: Reenie

Reenie — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 17:07:22 +0000

What a beautiful … learning experience. Ive, you are a beautiful young lady. That video is everything.

Prayers to you all. xo

By: Tressa Ferrella

Tressa Ferrella — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 22:58:38 +0000

Beautiful…happy to know that there are programs like this available. In my opinion, Western medication for depression, addiction, malaise etc. can sometimes be a bandaid, but you took it upon yourself, and did the hard work–I commend you for the courage it took!!! Namaste Ive.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 22:50:44 +0000

Thanks for sharing! My daughter struggles with mental illness and I think a program like this would benefit her when she is slightly older.

By: mia

mia — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 21:43:12 +0000

Thank you for being so brave to share!
I had some questions…is there an age range for this program?
Do you get to pick the duration?
Also, if the child has physical limitations is this still a program they can participate in?
I have been following you forever! Like since your first yellow nightstand/table.
Wish you all the happiness in the future! It sucks for kids to get older but also an adventure like no other.

By: Brittany D

Brittany D — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 20:59:05 +0000

I’m just really, really grateful that you guys are so open and honest to share all of this! Especially Ivie! Things like this are so important to talk about! My question for her is, were the hikes hard physically? What I mean is, was is important to be in good shape before going or would a person who is overweight and out of shape be able to manage?

By: H Young

H Young — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 17:49:31 +0000

Thank you for sharing and being so honest. You are brave and beautiful people.

By: Brooke

Brooke — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 13:43:29 +0000

I appreciate the willingness to share something so personal. I think it’s important to talk about these things. There’s nothing wrong with needing help to get through something you’re struggling with and that definitely doesn’t means there’s something “wrong” with you.

I don’t agree that kids that go there should be labeled as “naughty”. Kids can act out for various reasons and looking from the outside in and judging them, without really knowing what’s going on just making assumptions, is part of the problem. Most of them are struggling and having a place like this with non-judgmental people can be very helpful.

I’m curious about the financial cost of Anasazi and whether it’s a religious based organization or do they keep religion out of the program?

By: Guerrina

Guerrina — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 12:23:25 +0000

Thank you, Ivie, for your honest thoughts on this experience, both the ups and downs. Wish this had been available a few decades ago when I was a young adult and had to figure it out on my own.

Is this something you’d like to return to in a different (yet same as we’re always growing and learning) and help others?

By: Kerry

Kerry — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 03:36:38 +0000

About 4 years ago, my son (then 16) was struggling with hard things. Details are unnecessary, as you stated, but we honestly knew we were going to lose him if we didn’t do something- take action FAST! THE single hardest thing this mama has ever had to do is send him for treatment, put him in the care of strangers, to save his life- literally! I don’t pretend to know your pain, but I know the pain our family experienced as we struggled through learning how deep our son’s pain really was. I can sympathize! I can also say- 4 years later- that life is different, better. Do we still experience struggles? At times, yes. Are we (my son included) still learning how to cope? YES! The key, for us, has been finding incredible physicians, therapists, and many more knowledgeable people to assist us in helping him. There is hope!! (I’m a puddle on the floor now. Sorry for the novel.)