"Living at the Ripple House has helped me tremendously at making this attempt at recovery so much more successful than my prior attempts. The ladies are so encouraging and supportive of each other on a regular basis. Of course, we all have our trials and tribulations. Life is life, and life in recovery is very hard, as it is the opposite of how we lived, and what we knew, before. Life is much better for me here than how I was living previously. The Community and Employers have been very supportive and open to welcoming us. I am even learning to laugh again and be more assertive. My schedule is extremely full, but I am learning to take care of my life productively clean and more fulfilled. It takes everything I have, very little downtime, but I am a responsible, productive member of society. In short, I am learning to adult again!"
— Resident at Ripple Recovery Residence
“So much of my struggle with addiction was in isolation. I always thought that because it was a mess I had gotten myself into, then I would be the only one to get myself out. My experience in Sue B’s house has taught me the opposite. Even though the women in this house have very different lives, problems, experiences, we are all just fighting to get our lives back. Being able to experience that struggle together and witness each others’ successes and challenges, can only happen at a place like this. Being able to see the progress in each other makes it easier to see that same progress in my own journey. We are building relationships that are based on mutual respect between people who have struggles and survived the same near fatal catastrophe. I know now that if I’m not strong enough, I don’t need to be. The strength in these women, here at Sue B’s house will get me through.”
— Resident at Sue B's House
“"I am writing this on behalf of myself in reference to my experience with and at Gary's Recovery Residence. It has been very appealing to me, it offers me a real positive outlook for my recovery as well as building structure in the community which I am from. I feel safe here, and I can honestly say Great Lakes Recovery Centers gave me the chance to overcome my addiction and I am honored to have been chosen to be here. The house is a stepping stone which is helping give me strength and fortitude to give all aspects of the recovery process my fullest attention. I have a sponsor, three recovery coaches, a counselor, sober friends, sober traditional people in the community, case manager, and friends here at Gary's House. All in all, Gary's has given me more than I can explain. I learned to talk and communicate with others on a more positive note to succeed, and that I am very grateful for."