“When I moved into Avenues 12 Recovery House for Women and I was terrified. Avenues 12 is a very structured and supportive living environment. In my first month I had obtained a job, sponsor, home group, and began my process of working the steps of Narcotics Anonymous. I also began rebuilding my relationships with my family and most importantly my relationship with my son.I lived at Avenues 12 for eighteen months, but instead of just living there as a member I began to work there as a residential manager. Once again the gratitude I feel for what Avenues 12 has taught cannot be put into words. This program helped me transition back into the “real world”. I also now have the opportunity to give back what was so freely given to me with the women I work with on a daily basis. I am beginning college this fall and my life is moving forward.”