Women of MHOS
I came to Marie's House of Serenity after finally and truly reaching my bottom. After 5 years clean I relapsed because I allowed myself to become tangled up with an abusive partner(also in recovery) and now I understand what folks mean when they say "it can always get worse". It did for me. Mary took me in and helped me start repairing myself. The program there saved my life, I had lost all hope. Slowly but surely I got better. I'm so grateful to Mary for working so hard to provide a safe place for women to learn how to move on after active addiction. Without the support of that house and the women in it, I'm not sure I'd be here today. I just thank God that it was in His plan for me to meet such a beautiful network of brave, .strong women who have survived addiction and now reach a hand out to those still suffering. Marie's House of Serenity is a safe place to begin your recovery journey. It's a place for women to learn to live again. Give yourself a break, try it for 3 months, and focus on yourself. It a too bad we don't have 10 houses like this one, we need them badly! Thank you Mary for choosing to give back! I love you!
- Woman of MHOS
Marie’s House of Serenity provided an atmosphere of acceptance and encouragement from my house manager Mary and my housemates. I was able to strengthen my program of recovery during my stay.
- Cindy S.
Marie's House of Serenity is a wonderful place to work on your sobriety and serenity. This place allowed me to get back in touch with my Higher Power and helped to change my way of thinking. I had gotten very Ill due to cancer at the beginning of my first stay, had to leave for a few months for radiation and chemo treatment but knew I still needed to deal with my substance abuse problem afterward.
Mary B. kept in touch with me throughout my cancer treatment, without question or hesitation when a bed became available and afforded me back in the house as soon as I was able. Mary B. really cares for all the girls who come through the door of MHOS, she tries to keep in touch with them all even after they are long gone. MHOS helps teach us how to re-think differently about life, drugs, and alcohol, and how to live a good life sober. She's been there herself so she knows first hand! I AM very grateful to Marie's house of Serenity. I have tried other places before, to no avail. Marie's House has given me the sense to work and support other women in recovery. MHOS leads by example and what I will become.
- Shannon C
I have been recovering at Marie's House of Serenity which has been a Blessing to my Life. In my medical charts I Am "Severe Alcoholic /Drug Dependent" I tried so many ways to get some sobriety under my belt with little to no success. Since I've been a resident at MHOS, I have achieved what I thought was impossible! That consistent obsession with substances lessens every day. MHOS has really instilled my faith in miracles. Mary B. took me into the house with open arms, I felt comfortable right away. She is a very kind and generous person with your best interest at heart. We have regular house meetings, dinner together, and yoga in the house. We have also done fun activities together such as getting facials and going to the movie theatre as a group. MHOS is a very calming and comfortable environment for Sobriety and Recovery. I am very grateful for everything and everyone here, I've learned so much about how to achieve Long-Term Sobriety. MY JOURNEY BEGINS.
- Rachel D