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NAME: Larry B.
SOBRIETY DATE: June 17, 2000
My name is Larry B,
I’ve had a problem with methamphetamine
for around 15 years, and before that a drinking problem. I
began trying to clean up in 1991, and after a couple rehabs,
many meetings, a handful of sponsors, countless attempts and
failures, the courts sent me to the Puente House as a last
attempt before sending me to prison. I’ve done the “Sober
Living” thing before, so this didn’t seem like
such a great idea to me, but of course I had no choice. (It
seemed odd to me at the time that the name “Puente House”
carried some weight in the eyes of the judge, but I was grateful
for it, and of course now I understand the reasons behind
it).
The atmosphere at Puente House was like
nothing I’ve experienced before, very positive, cheerful,
yet well structured. The rules were a little stricter than
I was used to, but not unreasonable. I remember feeling very
safe there. I learned how take the actions necessary to stay
not only sober, but comfortable with being sober. I’ve
been happy, I’ve been sober, but until then I had never
been both at the same time.
To make a long story short, although my
intention was to get back out on my own as soon as possible,
by the time I completed the one year the courts imposed on
me, I had decided to stay longer. I lived at the Puente House
for over two years, and that gave me a foundation that’s
serving me well to this day. Puente House taught me how do
AA successfully, something I didn’t know how to do,
even though I thought I did. The camaraderie I had, and still
have, with my Puente House family are a big part of who I
am today. Although I no longer live there, I still consider
it my home.
Now I’m successful professional man
and college student with a 4.0 GPA. Two and a half years ago
I was recruited to work at a very high-end medical model treatment
center; in fact I’m a supervisor at one of the top 5
treatment centers in the country. Many many times, when we
are unsuccessful in helping a client, we send them to the
Puente House. In a lot of cases they, like me, are able to
find what they need there, when all other attempts have failed.
I strongly advise anyone with a drinking
or drug problem to let the Puente House help you. As someone
who works in this field, I can honestly say I haven’t
seen anyplace better or more successful at any
price. If you’re having a hard time deciding
what to do, or which sober living will work, this
is the one!
Sincerely,
Larry B.
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