I lived at the DeVeau house for about 4 months during my recovery in 2020. The DeVeau house changed my life in so many ways and I am forever grateful to the house and the individuals there. The option of living at the DeVeau house came at a time in my life when returning to my old life in an even smaller town was no longer possible. After my 47 day stay at CVFC Campus, I needed somewhere to go that wasn’t returning back to my old life and not forcing me into a new one alone. I was absolutely terrified. Almost to the point of being forced to return to my life before and giving into family pressure. I was informed about the DeVeau house through my team at the Campus and I had several fears and concerns about going. I was worried about having a roommate, concerned about the ability to see my children, if I could get along with other women, and if this would even help me.  Not only was the DeVeau house full of strong and sober women, support and accommodations, but it was a place for me to be able to go to be safe in recovery and still see my children. Through my recovery and the support of the house I was able to fully leave my past life and see how damaging it was to my well-being and how it impacted my drinking. While at the DeVeau house I had a chance to meet incredible people and the ability to integrate into the very welcoming sober community of Plattsburgh. I was able to attend self-help meetings, attend local dinners, better my supports, and find a sense of contentment within myself. Although my time at the DeVeau house was short, the house and the individuals there gave me long lasting skills and support that opened up several doors of opportunity that enhanced my recovery even more. Thanks to the house I was able to make the decision to stay in Plattsburgh and build my sober life here. After a little over 4 months I made the decision to obtain my own apartment and live with my children and I knew that I had the full backing of DeVeau and the recovery community where I knew I would be okay. I am almost 2 years sober today and a majority of my thanks and gratitude is to the DeVeau house and the support I still receive from there. I have lasting memories and still am in contact with the women I lived with as well as who is there today. DeVeau gave me the power to leave my old life and obtain a new, healthy, sober, fulling one. Anyone who is offered a chance to stay at the DeVeau house I truly wholeheartedly encourage you to go, whether it’s a long time or a short time like myself. Either way you’ll find your recovery family, you’ll obtain the supports to get you through, and most importantly, you’ll discover yourself. 

 

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