When I first found out I was going to WinGate, I was angry, scared & most importantly - I felt out of control. I told myself I was going to run away before I could even get there or I would break my leg just to get out of it. I had no idea what to expect, but upon arrival at WinGate, I was met with so much love and support, I had no choice but to soften my defenses. After all, underneath all of that anger & aggression was just a little girl, hiding away in pain, waiting to be acknowledged and loved. I still remember my transport team at WinGate and how much they helped me transition into this scary, new experience. Their gentleness and empathy has stayed with me for years. In fact, I remember all of my staff. I will never forget all of the sacrif…
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I was a Wingate student just over 2 years ago and I am genuinely upset that this place is getting shut down rather than the other facility that made my life worse. It is because of how wingate treated me I am alive today. They saved me. i loved it so much that I was going to come back and work there.
an update on me to who I knew there: I am in college doing very well now. I am in a *healthy* relationship and I still am getting used to it but it’s amazing being they treat me well. I’m way happier than I was. i miss you all.
thank you wingate.
-Red
It's not an exaggeration to say that Wingate saved my life, and my relationship with my family. I was an extremely emotionally troubled kid in highschool, as I'd lived through some stuff that kids shouldn't have to go through. I had completely given up on life before I was even an adult. Wingate gave me a chance in life.
I was a member of wingate staff in 2013-14. My experience with this incredible organization taught me how to see all people as brothers and sisters and as my equals. It taught me to truly see myself and humbly accept and acknowledge my own limitless capabilities and talents. The positive difference wingate had on me is a part my everyday life even now, 10 years later.