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Krissi C.Jan 2019 - Jan 2020
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A CHANGED LIFE
"I began getting high at the age of 17. I was cruel to myself and those around me, because I hurt them solely to get what I wanted and what I needed, not thinking of anyone but myself. I had no respect for myself or my loved ones. I was out of control, despite harmful consequences and I lacked interest in people, places, and things. No matter where I went my depression followed me. At age 23, I became pregnant with a baby girl who is now almost 2 years old. After her birth, I brought her home and 22 days later she was taken from my arms and put into foster care over a horrific DUI. I had no one and everything was taken from me. I agreed for rehab because blindly, God was showing me what I needed to go through in order to find him, and it took that to finally realize that he is real. In January of 2019, I came to Grace House and it has changed my life so dearly. The staff and other women here have tremendously evolved my outlook on my life and early motherhood. All of the resources from this program including: volunteer work, church, single mother groups, counseling, art therapy, bible study, gardening, etc. have made a huge impact on my life. My baby turns 2 in January and I am now living for God, and her, and will be getting primary custody of her in February, 2020. Grace House has changed my life!" |
Lauren B.Oct 2018 - Oct 2019
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CHOOSING A DIFFERENT PATH
"I made the decision to come the the Grace House while in my 4th rehab. My life for the past 10 years had been a revolving door of treatment centers, hospitals, detoxes, jails, and mental institutions. I was miserable and full of fear. The only thing that I knew of that would fix those things was drugs and alcohol. Drugs and alcohol quieted those thoughts and feelings... until they didn't anymore. I just wanted to die. I felt hopeless, broken, and terrified. Its an absolute miracle I survived. I went to rehab, again, and knew something had to change. I couldn't keep doing what I was doing. They told me about Grace House and I went. I knew that I could go back home to the same situation I was living or I could do something different. The Grace House has given me my life back, One that I actually want to live. It has shown me a way to be happy in my own skin and how to be an adult. It has taught me that I no longer have to run from my problems. I can face them head on. It has given me time to figure out who I am as a person. I am no longer just a broken shell of a human being. My days are no longer filled with overwhelming fear and anxiety. When the fear and anxiety creep up today I have a solution and I know that I am not alone in anything." |
Michelle F.July 2018 - Sept 2019
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THE EASIER SOFTER WAY
"I came to Grace House on July 31st 2018. I was scared and broken. I had experienced 3 major losses in 4 years. My drinking was at an all time high. I was given a gift at Grace House but at the time I did not know just how much of a gift it was going to be. I knew for awhile that I needed a change in my life. I could not keep doing each day the same. I had lost everything. I hit my ROCK BOTTOM! I lost my relationship with God. I had to change everything in order to have a true chance to really know what joy felt like. I had to get honest and deal with some very uncomfortable things about myself and my life. I had to learn to let the past go, live in the present and build a future that I can be proud of. I have found a life that I am becoming very happy with. The pain is going away. Life is always going to show up, but I have tools today to deal with the issues without a drink. I was scared to get close to anyone when I walked in the house. I had a MAJOR wall around my soul. For me the Grace House has given me far more than sobriety. Its given me a home, family, and sisters that I love dearly. If you knew me when I first walked in to the house you would never have thought that today I would being saying that. I have great friendships with some of the most amazing women I have ever met. I can not imagine my life without them now. I have learned to trust and to not take myself so seriously. I have a relationship with God that just makes me smile. I have learned to be happy in the giving and give with out any expectations. This year has truly been a journey of a life time. I would not expect everyone to understand what we as addicts go through and the work it takes to get truly sober and live that way, but I sure am glad I found my people that do get me, love me and understand me. This journey had been filled with tears, anger, fear, but a lot more of hugs and I love yous. Thank you Grace House, for you are the easier softer way." |
Alex H.Mar 2017 - Mar 2018
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MY LIFELONG STRUGGLE
"I am truly grateful for the grace house and all it has done for me this past year. I’ve struggled with addiction my entire life and was always living in the problem instead of trying to find a better way out for myself. I struggled mainly with depression, which shifted me into addiction at an early age. Over the years it became worse, and I only went further down. I’ve tried to get clean several times and the result was relapse every time because I chose to see the differences instead of the similarities between me and everyone else. Once I got to the grace house this time something just clicked. Something changed for Me, and it was my perspective on myself and where I wanted to go in life. While there I learned to love myself, gain tools to fight this disease, and truly enjoy being around the other girls and have real friends. This house helped me push myself forward and means the world to me. I owe everything in my sobriety to God and Grace House. This place saved my life and helped me change my thinking to ultimately better myself. I can’t tell you enough how much this place means to me and other people who have graduated the program. My life is the best it’s ever been and for that I’m grateful!" |
Michelle P.Feb 2017 - Feb 2018
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HANDCUFFS & SHACKLES
"I was so very broken when I walked through the doors of the Grace House. I came threw the doors physically with handcuffs and shackles on. I can honestly God, Linda and the Grace house have gave me life today. I am so very grateful for my life today." |
Erin V.April 2017 - April 2018
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FINDING ME AGAIN.
"Where do I even begin...Prior to coming to the Grace House Alcohol was all I knew! I was broken, tired, hopeless and the best word I can think of to explain it all is EMPTY...spiritually, mentally and physically! I couldn’t do ANYTHING unless I was intoxicated...and I ended up hitting some serious LOWS...from being homeless, in jail, to car accidents and the list goes on...I literally gave up and the only answer I could think of was suicide but TODAY I thank God for my family who loved me enough to realize that I had a problem and loved me enough to get me some help...after being on suicide watch then detox then a rehab I was given the opportunity to come to the Grace House...I DID NOT WANT TO COME...but being so empty and broken and after everything I tried wasn’t working I said why not just TRY it so I did. It was VERY HARD for ME at first but I had nothing else so I stayed and listened and took suggestions and just TRIED SOMETHING DIFFERENT and TODAY by the grace of God with the love of my family and BECAUSE OF THE GRACE HOUSE I CAN SAY I HAVE ONE YEAR OF SOBRIETY I HAVE MY OWN CAR I HAVE AMAZING FRIENDS AND I AM CURRENTLY TYPING THIS IN MY VERY OWN APARTMENT. So thankful that I was 1% willing to just TRY...I have a relationship with God that is out of this world and a whole new perspective on life I can honest say I am FILLED with Joy happiness and freedom...if you are reading this and just one percent of you is wanting to do it DO IT! Trust me! Thanks Grace House for helping me find ME again." |
Hannah S.Dec 2016 - Feb 2018
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A NEW YORK GIRL'S JOURNEY.
I came to the Grace House completely broken, traumatized and a lack of purpose for my life. Alcohol and drugs had a complete grip on me, it was the only comfort I had to numb any pain or emotions I did not want to feel. Comfort soon turned into complete chaos and then my life became a dark hole that I didn’t see any hope of getting out of. I didnt know how to live, I didnt know how to stay sober and i didnt have a relationship with God. That has all completely changed, one of the main reasons is because I surrendered and I was ready to make a change. I needed the time at the Grace House to take a step back, focus on myself and become willing to do the next right thing. It has taught me to feel my emotions and work through them with the support of girls going through simlilar struggles. It has taught me how to stand on my own 2 feet and be held accountable for my actions. It has given me a smooth transition into society by taking baby steps and being patient and having faith that God will guide me through my doubts and fears. I had no car for years and I was able to buy myself one while living in the Grace house. I was loved on from the minute i walked through the door and through the whole process. Not having to be alone again is one of my biggest gains because I was alone for a long time. I am so grateful for this place and will be forever grateful for the many blessings I have received while living in the Grace house. I now have the tools I need to live a happy, sober life along with friendships that I could have never dreamed of having. Linda is an incredible woman with such a pure heart for woman wanting a better life and I give thanks to her, her husband Marc and Victoria for always leading me down the right path. I LOVE GRACE HOUSE! |
Leigh R.Nov 2016 - Nov 2017
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I CEASED FIGHTING EVERYTHING & EVERYONE.
Grace House has taught me that it is possible (and not complicated) to be sober, happy and free from addiction. I spent more than 10 years struggling in addiction because I didn’t know how to live without popping pills all day to get through the next moment. My life was completely unmanageable and out of control. I had no real solution until I decided to stop fighting with myself and everyone else and get the help I had been needing for so long. It has taken a lot of hard work and dedication, but my life is amazing today because Grace House gave me the tools and structure I needed to have a firm foundation. I now have my own place, car and a great job. I also have healthy relationships with my family and the women at the Grace House who are truly like sisters to me. Thank you so much Linda and everyone else that helps support Grace House! You saved my life. |
Annelle B.2012 - 2013
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THE MOTHER MY DAUGHTER DESERVES.
I came to Brunswick with the clothes on my back, misery in my heart, and chaos in my life. I got to Grace House in early 2012. I thought that this was my last stepping stone before I died. I didn’t know that in actuality it was the first stepping stone into a real life that I can be (and am) proud of. Grace House taught me rules, routine, faith, acceptance, and unconditional love. It introduced me to a life that I never thought I deserved. It taught me to never give up. Grace House and what it stands for helped me to be the mother that my daughter deserves. It has helped me to earn the trust of a corporation to manage people and money. Grace House helped me to be happy, to have faith and acceptance in all aspects of life, and has given me lasting friendships that I will cherish until my last breath. Grace House gave me life when I was knocking on death’s door. |