Irene’s Bluefire Wilderness Therapy Testimony

2020-2022

I knew I had problems, as they started in 6th grade. I would sneak out, vape, drink, skip class and I had (and still have) violent tendencies. and on November 4th 2020 I woke up to see two grown men standing in front of my bed. All I was told was that they were “going to take me for awhile.” I was tired so i just went with them. they took me into the Idaho wilderness. I wasn’t allowed to know what time it was and i wasn’t allowed to talk to anyone (not including staff). I was dehydrated, malnourished, and sick. i would have to hike 3-10 miles to just get to camp. I saw people pass out and we had to carry them the rest of the way. I would be ridiculed and laughed at for my mental issues. I would see people get abused. It was sickening and I was only 12. I still have PTSD from the camp. If you are a parent and thinking about sending your child to one of these camps, do not.