Revelations

Written By: Haven House Sober Living Date: March 23rd, 2009. Topic: Member Blogs.

“knock knock, wake up its time for morning meditation.” say Greg Holden, one of four great managers here at Haven House. As I get out of bed, sometimes reluctantly, a memory flashes through my head about how I ended up here at Haven House. I think about it for a minute, calm myself, then head off to the kitchen where my day begins. That memory that flashes through my head is long and terrifying, but a sweet and sour look back at what a mess I was before I got sober and came to Haven. I could go on forever about my history and bore you with my whole array of drugs and experiences I have had, but I will spare you. I can definitely tell you that my life before sobriety was nasty and dirty. I couldn’t furnish my own room, nor could I get myself to do the simplest things like laundry and cleaning the dishes. I came here to Haven House because I felt like it was one of the only sober livings that really cared for my well being and they weren’t just trying to take my money. I also came here because of the values and principals, that Jeremy Stanton the owner, has applied to the house. Just the basic aspects of life such as cleaning your room, being held accountable for chores, and making sure that I apply the morals of the House and the 12 step program to my everyday life has really set a great foundation for me to eventually come back into the real world without being intoxicated all of the time. I am only 19, and still very young in sobriety, so for me to come to treatment and then sober living was a challenge due to my young nature and the phase that my body is currently going through. But none the less, im here and I am happy here.

I felt at home right away and everybody was very gracious and accepting to my issues, things that I have not always experienced in my short life. The home-like atmosphere at Haven House made come out of my shell very quickly. The house members offered to take me to AA meetings and out for coffee and other activities that I would normally do when I was high. The number one reason why I have had a successful time at Haven House is because the managers have helped make the transition easy and thorough. They explained to me exactly what they want, when they want, and how I should present myself at all times. I currently have 69 days sobers, and if I had not come to Haven House, im not sure I would have accumulated the much sober time. I plan to stay here for another few months until I finish my 12 step program and make a secure lifestyle that I can easily fit into when I leave. I am currently enrolled at Santa Monica college, and plan to finish up to get my AA degree and transfer to a university. I had an immense amount of trouble at first, when I decided to go back to school, but I was comforted by my house mates and the managers, who have all gone through similar experiences. One of the greatest aspects of Haven House is that all four managers who work here have gone through this house and know whats it like to live life sober outside of haven house. Without their support and knowledge I have no idea where I would be right now, and I am so grateful that I have this house to support me through my first time trying to get sober.

By ‘L.B.’

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