Serenity House alumna, Kelly M.,
tells her poignant story:
“I chose to live a life of on-again,
off-again drug abuse for over 20 yrs. That addiction cost me the loss of
my home, marriage, children, and career. Not even the death of my
step-sister to an overdose of prescription drugs, or having a mother
whose job with the county medical examiner’s office involved
investigating drug overdose deaths, was enough to make me want to stop
using. There were many people who cared about me, but I never had the
self esteem, knowledge, confidence, discipline, or commitment to do what
was necessary to end my self-destructive behavior. After numerous
inpatient and outpatient treatments in multiple recovery programs, I was
able to successfully complete my second drug treatment at Hansen House
and moved into the Serenity House. It was at Serenity House that I
received the tools to overcome my addiction. Serenity House, with its
caring structure, encourages residents to reconnect with family.
Children can stay overnight with their mothers in a safe, monitored and
supportive environment. It is due to the programs offered and the
dedicated staff at Serenity House that I was finally able to realize I
did have the ability within myself to stop using drugs and start living a
clean life. Today, I am employed at Hansen House trying everyday to
help people like me regain and maintain their sobriety.”
Wishing You a Happy Holiday
and a Healthy & Prosperous 2014!
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Please
consider making a donation to the Serenity Houses for Women & The
Randy Scarborough House for Men, our three sober-living homes in South
Jersey. Your gift will help us to provide our residents with the tools
necessary to live happy, healthy & responsible lives in recovery.
DONATE HERE!
We also can use the following items in good condition:
Bath Linens
Kitchen Utensils
Bed Linens
Cleaning Supplies
Volunteer opportunities available!
For more information, please call
Nina Soifer at 609.965.3700, ext.16.
Thank You
for Your Support!
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