Testimonies

"I recently heard it said that the opposite of addiction is not sobriety; the opposite of addiction is connection. From the moment I entered The Miracle House, I felt welcomed, understood, and loved. I was able to begin to rebuild my life, by first forming connections with the other women in the house.

As I grew in my sobriety, I was able to form new connections to a recovery community, deeper connections to my family and old friends, and a sacred connection to a Higher Power. The Miracle House provided the structure and accountability that I desperately needed after being completely broken by alcoholism.

Further, I found love and support that gave me the courage to grow up. Saying yes to The Miracle House was like saying yes to my life. There I was able to finish my 1st year of graduate school and navigate my new life as a sober woman.

Most importantly, I was able to build an unshakable foundation. By immersing myself in recovery and surrendering to the process, I was given a new way of life, a new way of loving myself and others and new friendships that have carried me through difficult times."

-Anonymous

"Before I was able to admit that I am a drug addict and will be for the rest of my life, I had to be broken down completely. I spent my teenage years and the beginning of my adult life using. I have been in a bunch of rehabs, I have been kicked out of my parents house, and have been arrested. All of this finally led me to my last rehab at NUMC. After completing 28 days, I knew I had to go into sober living. A friend of mine told me about a new sober house that was opening called the Miracle House. After meeting with Renee, the owner of the Miracle House, I realized that the Miracle House wasn't an average recovery residence. I knew that this place was for me.

While at the Miracle House, I learned how to meet life on life's terms. I learned simple things like how to get up on time, communicate respectfully with others, take criticism and follow direction. The Miracle House showed me how to have sober fun. In early recovery, it was very important for me to have fun and be active with other people who struggle with the same problems as me. The Miracle House isn't just a place to get sober. It's a place where women like me learn how to stay sober (if they are willing to get humble and follow direction). Somewhere along the way, I found peace. I became comfortable with who and where I was. At the Miracle House I found a camaraderie that I haven't found anywhere else. There's an atmosphere that helps women find a sense of peace and joy from within. A joy and peace that I thought I lost a long time ago.

Today I am back home with my mother. I am working full-time as a hairstylist. I am proud of how I teat people today. I no longer manipulate the people that I love. I'm taking care of myself and doing  what I can do to help others. But most importantly, I have a connection with the God of my understanding that far exceeds anything I could have imagined over 3 years ago.

Would I be where I am today if I decided not to go to the Miracle House??? I doubt it!!!"

-Anonymous