Hey Mr. Kyles- I have been sober for 3 years. I have my kids back. I’m dating this really great man. And he proposed. I love you so much. Thank you for believing in me.

I’m glad my wife picked you because I wasn’t going to another White woman to tell me how I should do anything. Dude you were cool. You remind me of a grandfather. Not saying you are old lol. But life is so different. I cry whenever I need it. I encourage myself and forgive myself all the time. Your advice and experiences are everything to me and mine. Blessing to you and yours. 

The other day, my children told me they love me and like being around me. I asked what’s different because I was surprised. They told me I don’t get angry at them all the time. I acted like I liked them and I don’t drink and sit in the room anymore. My girlfriend likes this version of me. Bro thank you.

Mack didn’t know this but I was ready to check-out of this facility, go get super high, have sex and commit suicide. I was so freaking tired of living and failing. During the workshop, at the Chinese buffet, (who does that?) he shared his story and showed the steps he took that really changed my life. Thank you

From the first coaching session with Mack was incredible. I didn’t know what to expect but he gave me what I needed. He gave me so much insight and confirmation.  Mack is not like other therapists. He did not give simple 5 step solutions or give me false hope. His directness and straight-forwardness was much appreciated. Since working with him, my relationship has improved. I’m a better father, man and son. He told me, “If I do the work…I won’t recognize myself, mylife. He was right. I’m getting married. I’ve connected with my children. I have a new career making $37k more.

I’m writing this because of the bet we made and I keep my word. I tried you and you didn’t disappoint. I didn’t like our time together because you challenged me on everything. I hated, No sir, that’s not your best truth. Try again.” I didn’t have a father or any positive men in my life. You were one of a few men that cared for me and wanted me to win. You showed me what it is to be a masculine man with emotional mastery.  Over the last year, I have continued our work. It has always been me. Yes. This and that has happened. Some things were my fault and others weren’t. But I have to accept responsibility for my outcome. I got a good woman. I want to keep her. I know I won’t self-sabotage and ruin it. Because I’m in a better place because of you. Do I meet your definition of a Solid Man?

It’s been some years since the program. I hope you remember me. If you do I am sorry for being a b**** in your group. You always fought for me to get back into the program. Idk why? I remember some of the stuff you taught. I have never had a therapist that talked about strongholds and then say, Jesus liked hoes. I’m doing better. I’m not in the clubs or in the streets. I got my life together. I’m church and working a real job. No hustling and scamming. Thank you for seeing past what I was doing and seeing my potential I guess like Jesus.  

If you still don’t remember me. I said, I’m a good hoe. And will always be a hoe and storm out the group. I went back to the program and finished.

I like the fact you didn’t tell me what to do and how to do it. You let me figure things out with guidance. You were always on point. You were able to see my point of view and add to it. You never judge me. You loved me like a brother.

This man changed my life. No other therapist discusses anger like you. I thought it was going to be about breathing techniques and counting. One session, I was able to eat for weeks. Two years of therapy with different providers and you discovered it wasn’t even anger, it was grief and loss. It was like you knew everything I was going through. I’m glad I made the investment to work with you. I told other men about you.