08/25/2025
Weโre proud to share this powerful testimonial from Haley, a Lynn House alumna who has found healing and hope after years of struggle. ๐
โWhen I first walked into The Lynn House, I was broken. I had just gotten out of jail, and I had lost custody of my one year old son. I was overwhelmed with fear, grief, and shame. I remember sitting with Sara, the director, and through tears, I told her, โI just want to be a mom again.โ She looked me in the eyes and said, โIf you stay sober and do the work, itโs going to be okay.โ I didnโt know how to believe that at the time, but I held onto her words anyway.
I stayed at the Lynn house for the first 30 days of my sobriety before continuing my journey. The Lynn House became the first place in a long time where I felt safe, supported, and understood. I wasnโt judged for my past. Instead, I was surrounded by women who had walked similar paths and volunteers who gave their time to help us find ours. The Big Book studies, the group meetings, the daily structure. They helped me rebuild not just my recovery, but my sense of self. I learned to trust people again, and eventually, I learned to trust myself.
There were hard days, days when I wanted to give up, when the work felt too painful or the future too far away. But what helped was talking to other women in the house. Asking for help instead of isolating.
Listening to the stories of women who had made it out and were living healthy, sober lives. I started to believe that maybe I could be one of them too.
And now, I am. Iโve been sober for two and a half years. I have full custody of my son, and being his mother again is the most precious gift lโve ever received. I now work in recovery, helping others who are beginning their own journeys. Every day I get to show up for someone the way others showed up for me. My life is stable and full of purpose - these are things I never imagined were possible for me.โ ๐
