Meet Ashley.

She was in and out of our shelter and struggled with substance use for over 10 years. A few months ago, Ashley celebrated her 100 days of sobriety. We are thrilled to share that yesterday, she completed 6 months in our Women’s Addiction Recovery Program. This is a huge milestone for her and for our organization, as we are now seeing the impact that this new program is having on our community.

“I’ve learned patience and perseverance. I’ve reconnected with my children, and I look forward to the future. I hope to eventually be able to give back to my community by helping others who are struggling with homelessness and addiction.”

Ashley is the first woman to move to phase 2 of recovery, which is called “Empower”. These last 3 months are designed to increase confidence and push participants to grow more comfortable with who they are and where they are headed in the future.

We share Stories of Hope like Ashley’s to demonstrate that it’s never too late, recovery is possible. Our doors are always open for those who are looking for another chance.

Ashley is off to school!

We’ve shared her Story of Hope before…here’s an exciting update.

Ashley was in and out of our shelter and struggled with substance use for over 10 years. She was in the first group to join our Women’s Addiction Recovery Program, which opened on February 1st. In a month, she will complete this 9-month program while attending Oulton College to become a Human Services Counselor.

“I want to make a difference in people’s lives. Being able to go back to school means a lot to me because I’ll be able to help people who have had experiences like mine. If I can help someone come out of that situation, even if it’s just one person, that would be enough for me.”

Ashley has been a role model for other women in the program. After a decade of struggling, she has shown us that recovery is possible! We can’t wait to see what the future holds for her.

**The following story represents the personal experiences and views of the participant. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions or positions of Harvest House Atlantic or any individuals mentioned. Shared with permission.