Female Resident Testimonials

Jessica C. | April 2025

Before I came to “Our New Journey” I was completely hopeless. I thought everything and everyone in the world had gone to crap. I had lost all hope in humanity. I truly felt that my life was not worth living.

Since arriving at Our New Journey’s home for sober living, my attitude has completely changed. I call this a “home” because I truly feel at “home” in this house. This is the first recovery center where I feel people actually care for you and your well-being.

Between the house manager, the owner Leo, his wife Theresa, and the support of the women in the house, I have hope for the future, for the first time in 18 years.

 

Linda M. | November 2024

First and foremost I would want to know its success rate and safety. Spiritual condition of the house as well. To be honest I would look for all the assets that are in the sober home that I live in. All the women are very united here and we are all there for one another. Most of us go to meetings together and contribute to the house morally and spiritually.

I have lived in many many sober homes in the past and this is by far the best one. Management is a firm but reasonable. There are rules to follow which ensure the safety of the house and it is a clean, well run environment. There is so much support here for one another and all the women are from different walks of life, but we have a common bond, addiction.

There is always someone to talk to or run things by and like I said, its very supportive. WE ARE A TEAM! I have always respected ONJ for their structure and discipline which has made me a better person. Any resistance to the structure, rules and disciplines does not have a good outcome.

I have learned so much here about who I really am and I thank God for my safety. Also, we are serious about recovery, but we also have dinner together, watch moves and laugh. I would recommend ONJ to anyone who wants sobriety.

 

Kaitlynn P. |  November 2024

My experience at Our New Journey sober house has been nothing short of transformative. Initially, I was overwhelmed and afraid to move in. But from the moment I arrived, I was welcomed with open arms. The decision to move in turned out to be probably the best decision I’ve ever made in my life.

I’ve felt safe and supported every day and the women in the house have become some of my closest friends. The structure and rules have taught me a healthier, more balanced way of living, and pushed me to take accountability for myself and my recovery.

Today I am almost 10 months sober. I am responsible, respectful. My family trusts me again and I am genuinely happy. Due to ONJ’s positive influence and requirements I’ve actually put my all into my recovery this time around. Today my life is significantly better than I could have very imagined. Our New Journey has changed my life and I am eternally grateful.

Give yourself a chance and take this step towards freedom! You won’t regret if you’re truly ready to change.

Sober date: 01/17/2024 | Move in date: 1/20/2024

 

Meghan B . | November 2024

On November 29, 2023 I was completing in patient rehab at Seafield in West Hampton. Being from Westchester NY, and having lost everything, my job, car, family and a place to live, I had to make a choice of what I was going to do upon completion of inpatient. I was given the option of long term care or sober living. I had never heard of these places called “sober houses,” and was instantly picturing my worst nightmare. I grew up with three brothers, and wasn’t a fan of girls, so now I was going to have to move into a house with a bunch of them, and god only knows what they will be like I thought. I had no idea what to expect, but I knew I needed to change EVERYTHING in my life and do whatever it took if I wanted to stay sober this time. And that’s just what I did. During my aftercare appointment in Seafield, my caseworker put me on the phone with Leo, the owner of Our New Journey properties. Hearing his story and his wife Theresa’s story, instantly put me at ease and made me feel like maybe this wont be as bad as I think it will be. I moved into Our New Journey in November of 2023 and what was the scariest most nerve wracking decision, turned out to be one of the best decisions I have made in my life.

It is now a year later and I am still sober and still here and I wouldn’t change my decision to come here for anything. The house has rules and structure which is exactly what I needed to help me stay sober, as they say, “my way was killing me”. Because of the rules and structure the house is clean, calm, safe and fosters healing and sobriety. I was willing to do whatever the house manager and owner asked me. At first, I hated it. Who did these people think they were telling me I had to have a nightly chore, and a curfew. These “people” both had what I wanted, they were sober for multiple years, they worked good programs, and they seemed genuinely happy. So I took every suggestion and followed every rule. Within a few months, I was honored to be asked to be House Captain, this was something that started growing my confidence back. People trusted me again. The first night I was at the house, the women took me to a meeting where I shared and met some other great sober women. It is at this meeting I found my amazing sponsor and joined a homegroup.

The weeks started flying by and soon I was collecting my coins at AA each month, I was working with my sponsor each week and going through the steps, I was bonding with women, sober women. Most importantly I was staying sober. I was laughing again and making memories I could actually remember. I had made REAL true best girl friends. The women that have been in this house have changed my life. I have formed bonds and friendships that will last a lifetime. This house helped me get my self confidence back, I was a lost little girl when I came here. Beaten down by drugs, alcohol and a toxic relationship. Being open, honest and willing in this house has turned me into the strong, confident, SOBER, woman I always wanted to be. I take my program very serious, and it’s one day at a time.

This house is teaching me the foundation I need to have the sober, happy, life beyond my wildest dreams. I highly recommend coming to an Our New Journey house. If you give yourself a chance, you can have the life you deserve, a life beyond your wildest dreams. I celebrate my one year anniversary soon and I couldn’t have done it without the love, support and guidance I have received in this house. I will be forever grateful for Our New Journey and they people I have met by being here.

 

Meaghan M. | November 2024

The house we reside in is clean, safe, and well maintained. We all support each other in recovery and in life. We respect each other and work together. We put our recovery first and push ourselves and each other to keep doing better every day.

At Our New Journey you have a safe space filled with positive women/staff who encourage you to live a clean, sober life of integrity. Take the first step toward your new life.

 

Gina C. |  November 2024

If there is good structure. If there are positive people there and that is the owner of the house is really nice. I also would look for a great positive structured day and that we become accountable for our actions. And if there are meetings? If the sober home is clean NO BEDBUGS!!

Our New Journey passe all these questions with flying colors and the owner is serious about his recovery and about running a very well structured program. I feel safe here! And the house is in a great area!

 

Karylynn  “Kat” | November 2024

I’ve been living sober in Our New Journey for some time now. Not only has it been a major steppingstone for my sobriety, but it has given me a sense of pride. To have an opportunity to be upon sober women with the same goal.  I can utilize the ladies for their strengths. Benefit from their support.

Not only do I have private time, I also can share my dan and a meal with people who care about me. There is strength in number, and unity is key. Not only for the home that is necessary for the fellowship

 

Deborah S. |  November 2024

The things that I’ve learned that are important in choosing a sober house are the structure of the home. How the house is ran, with good management. Having routines, responsibilities, chores, curfews, and rules and regulations are essential to learning a new way of living in a sober environment. Being accountable for yourself, and responsible for respect to others.

My experience at Our New Journey has been a wonderful learning experience. I would recommend it to anyone.

 

Caitlin H. | November 2024

Location.. Close (walking distance) to bus stops, shops, AA meetings.
Atmosphere.. House accountability and accountability to the house
Relaxed, quiet, calm house environment.
Easy to get in touch with management and owner.

 

Megan G. |  November 2024

When choosing a sober house, the most important thing for me was finding a house owned and run by people who are in recovery themselves. That’s what Our New Journey is about. Very supportive, beautiful and accommodating. I love it here.

 

Kristine M. |  November 2024

Since coming into Our New Journey I have felt hope for the first time in my life. Finally, I didn’t feel alone. I had a family of women who took me under their wing. And loved me until I learned to love myself. Showing me that meetings, sponsorship, commitments, and having a homegroup was exactly what I needed in order to change the person I brought into this house.

Today I’m glad to be a part of something I will forever be grateful for my new home. My new life and a new me!