“First you take the drink, then the drink takes you.” Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby I was raised in a middle-class family. My parents were GREAT people, instilling in me their values…Honesty, Morality, Integrity, Faith, and Ethical Standards. I have always considered myself ‘average’, perhaps not even. In order to hit the middle of the…
DetailsAlthough this forum was intended to showcase the personal stories of our residents, the last installment was used to inform of our plan to pursue a Medically Assisted Recovery House (MAR). This new residence will be exclusively dedicated to men that have chosen to pursue Medically Assisted Treatment programs (MAT). In the previous article, we…
DetailsAs we count down the last remaining days of 2020, we would like to take this opportunity to relay our heartfelt thanks and well-wishes. Additionally, we would like to inform you of our ambitious plan for 2021. Attempting to stay current with evidenced-based research, Emmaus House of Raleigh has decided to undertake a new project:…
DetailsI will begin with my name, Devon Thomas Hill…aka “Tom”. I am 33 years old and began abusing drugs at age 15. My sobriety date is October 24th, 2018. I grew up in Greensboro, NC, but came to Raleigh from the New Hanover County Detention Center in Wilmington, NC. I spent 4 months there before…
DetailsMichael “Emmaus House has given me the opportunity to lay a foundation for the rest of my life. I am building credit and establishing a rental history. I am financially stable enough to balance work and full-time school, contributing to an independent future. With the supportive structure and affordability of Emmaus, I am no longer…
Details“When we have reached the depths of despair, only then can we look up and see the light of hope.” ― Stephen Richards JASON My name is Jason, and I am an alcoholic. I was born in western North Carolina in the city of Gastonia, being raised by my mother and my maternal grandparents. My…
Details“I knew I was an alcoholic by the way I felt sober.” Joe B., Alcoholics Anonymous ZACH I was born and raised in Nashville, TN. I had a fairly well-to-do family, which not only provided for me but was loving and very present in my life. They tried to instill in me values, such as…
Details“It is never to late to be who you might have been.” -George Elliot BEN I grew up in Rolesville, a small town outside of Raleigh, N.C. I had an amazingly supportive and loving family. My siblings and I always got what we needed, and some of what we wanted. To my knowledge, no one…
Details“Sometimes it takes losing everything to realize what you had. And sometimes realizing what you had can actually make you feel thankful for losing everything. It’s a weird paradox, discovering what you thought was everything- what you ran and worked so hard for- really amounted to nothing.” Todd Saville, My Father’s House BRIAN I distinctly…
DetailsAddiction is all consuming. It takes everything, extinguishing the spark that makes an individual unique. Recovery offers the promise of renewal, the re-ignition of passion. Passion is the force that keeps us active, engaged, and motivated to live an authentic life. Passions not only ignite our spirit, but also provide a sense of purpose. Our…
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