Testimonials

Before coming to Silver Linings, I felt completely broken. I didn’t know how to live life without substances, and my addiction led me to a point where I tried to take my own life and lost my family.

Through the program and working the 12 Steps, I learned how to live life substance-free. My relationship with God has grown stronger, my relationship with my family has been restored, and I have grown so much as a person.

Today, I have things in my life I once thought I’d never have again—a job, a car, a home, and most importantly, the ability to be present for my family. I’m grateful that I can now be the mother and grandmother my children and grandchildren deserve.

One of the greatest blessings in my life today is being able to help other women find sobriety and learn this way of life, just like someone once helped me. Being able to give back and support others on their journey reminds me every day how far I’ve come and how grateful I am for the life I have today.

-Bredget Sherrell, Sober Since 10/17/2023

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When I first came to Silver Linings, I thought my story was over. I believed the mistakes I had made and the pain I had caused were too great to ever repair. My drug and
alcohol use had taken me to a place I didn’t think I could come back from. Silver Linings taught me how to take those mistakes and that pain and use them as a
solid foundation to rebuild my life. Today, I take pride in my big, beautiful life. I am a mom, a college student, an employee of the United States Postal Service, and most
importantly a person in long term recovery.
I didn’t get the life I thought I wanted back. What I got was something far greater- A life filled with purpose, growth, and hope beyond my wildest dreams.

-Chelsea Hewell, Sober Since 11/28/2022

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When I first walked into silver lining I was broken, lifeless, and my life was completely unmanageable. I had lost everything and everyone that I cared about or loved. Silver Linings taught me how to gain control of my life back. They taught me how to be a daughter, a mother, a sister, and a productive member of society again. I found God in that house through working the program of Alcoholics Anonymous. I am forever grateful for the house that built me into the woman I am today.

-Kortney Hawk, Sober Since 10/01/2022

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Coming to Silver Linings was the best decision I've ever made for myself. When I got there, I had lost everything, and they still accepted me with nothing but the clothes on my back. They saw something in me when I couldn't see it in myself, and that meant more than I can put into words. The structure and discipline I learned here have set me up to be successful for the rest of my life. Today I live a sober life, I have my own apartment, my own car, a great job, and healthy relationships with my family and loved ones. I've learned how to show up for myself and for others in a way I never could before. I will forever be grateful for them.

-Destiny Sicher, Sober Since 05/06/2022

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I’ll always remember the day I stepped into Silver linings. I felt broken, ashamed, and hopeless, with nothing left to lose. I had lost custody of both my children, was homeless, and the consequences of my addiction felt overwhelming—I even wanted to end my life. However, through love, understanding, and discipline, Silver linings showed me a new way of living, one I had always dreamed of. Nearly five years later, I have a stable job, am a contributing member of society, regained custody of my children, and resolved all my legal problems. Today, my life is manageable, and I’m surrounded by a supportive recovery family and friends who will be there for me for life. It truly was my soul’s vacation.
-April Davis, Sober Since 09/01/2021

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Before coming to Silver Lining, I didn't believe I could stay sober. I had tried before and failed. What made the difference here was
the structure and the genuine care from women who understood addiction firsthand. They helped me face myself honestly and taught me how to live with integrity and purpose. Silver Lining will always be part of my story, and I'm proud of the life I'm building today because of what I learned there.

-Shannon Haney, Sober Since 09/21/2021

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Silver Linings changed my life. When I arrived in May 2022, I was broken, ashamed, and hopeless. Alcohol had complete control over my life—I couldn’t go even 30 minutes without a drink, and I had lost so much, including custody of my children, my marriage, and many friendships. I truly believed I had dug a hole I could never climb out of. Silver Linings gave me a safe place to rebuild my life and the tools to find a power greater than myself. Through their support, love, and guidance, I was able to become the woman and mother I was meant to be. Today I have a full-time job I’ve held for two years, full custody of my three amazing children, and people in my life who know they can count on me. Silver Linings didn’t just help me get sober—they helped me rediscover who I am and gave my family their daughter and mother back.

— Kelsie Barrett, Sober Since 05/13/2022