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Jordan E

Jordan E

Once Again ! I found myself in an all too familiar position. I was homeless and hopeless. I did not want to continue living, firmly convinced that I was doomed to repeat the same dysfunctional patterns… again and again. Eventually, I checked myself into detox and...

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First you take the drink……

First you take the drink……

“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...

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Emmaus House – Committed to Serve

Emmaus House – Committed to Serve

Although 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...

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Emmaus House – Plans For The Future

Emmaus House – Plans For The Future

As 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,...

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Tom – Then and Now

Tom – Then and Now

I 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...

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