DB agrees a book would be invaluable. Nothing is out here to prepare anyone on what to expect going in, while there, coming out, staying out.
DB went to rehab 2 times, the very first time I was going to hospital for an operation and we had to take a taxi so I could take him to rehab first then take the same taxi to my hospital. I had my operation and 4 weeks later had complications & rushed to emergency. DB found out my brother was being lackadaisical in tending to the dogs & discharged himself. He stayed sober for 9 months. We all agree had he stayed the duration the first time & dealt with his PTSD things could have been different the next few years. But there you go, he made a choice based on his gut. Had he had the chance to read stories beforehand he may not have made that decision. In essence, the dogs were fine, they were safe, they were getting food & water but the routine differed to what DB expected. The rest is history. This is a VERY glossed over version of the first time & ive not mentioned the time inside. From a visitor perspective I cried a river.