By Stephen C. Schultz The sun was high in the sky, with a slight breeze keeping the temperature at a comfortable 87 degrees. It was a pleasant day in the West Desert of Northern Utah. Getting to this point, however, required a two-hour drive. The veins in his neck bulged, and the grimace on his face matched the guttural growl that escaped his lips. A long screech filled the air as the lug nut finally moved a fraction of an inch. Yes, it had happened—a flat tire in the middle of nowhere! Daniel Hazen was the one tasked with bringing me to a team of kids in a wilderness treatment program. Daniel, the Program Director at Outback Therapeutic Expeditions, is an exceptional person. Well-rounded and easygoing, it’s clear how much he loves helping families and their struggling teens. I was on my way to meet a young lady who was scheduled to attend Discovery Ranch South . She was eager to learn more about where her transition would take her. I visited Jamie (not her real name) at Outback a...
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