09/12/2026
September is National Recovery Month 💚 - A Story of Hope, Redemption & Second Chances
For one Evergreen House resident, recovery began with a difficult realization: addiction had taken control of her life. Years of poor choices, broken relationships, and consequences eventually led to incarceration - and a moment when she knew something had to change.
After her release, she found that change through Evergreen House.
Evergreen House provided the structure, accountability, and support she needed to begin rebuilding her life. Most importantly, she found people who believed in her - even when she struggled to believe in herself. The encouragement of the Evergreen House staff helped her recognize her potential and begin to see a future beyond her past.
Recovery also brought her to Narcotics Anonymous, where she found a community that understood her struggles and taught her the importance of honesty, responsibility, perseverance, and staying connected to a support system.
Then came another important milestone: a job. She showed up every day, worked hard, and remained committed to proving to herself and others that she could be dependable. Her dedication eventually led to a promotion to Assistant Manager.
That promotion represented so much more than a job title. It represented trust, responsibility, growth, and a second chance.
Today, she continues to live in recovery and carries with her the lessons and support she received at Evergreen House and through NA. Her story is one of redemption, resilience, and the power of second chances.
💚 Recovery is possible. Change is possible. And no matter how difficult the past may be, the future can still be bright.
During National Recovery Month, we celebrate every person who is choosing recovery, every day - and the people who walk alongside them.
