Today I am the best I have ever been - Marta's Story
“I had been severely addicted to meth for 13 years. I was referred to St. Monica’s by a friend who had also completed the program and was...
I'm just so proud of my mom - Keenan's Story
Keenan was 15 when her mom, Lisa, came to St. Monica’s for her oxycodone addiction. The entire family got involved in family counseling...
Putting that drink down was the start - Misty's Story
“It has taken me 11 years to finally admit to myself that I am an alcoholic and I have a drinking problem. I took my first drink at the...
They believed in me before I believed in myself - Wanda's Story
"I was indicted on intent to distribute methamphetamine. My son was six years old. I remember feeling relief when I was arrested because...
I learned to trust those who reached out - Lupe's Story
“I spent three-quarters of my life in and out of recovery, mostly in active addiction. I’m now 43. When I was given the chance to come to...
Today I have hope - Debra's Story
“My life was centered around drugs. The getting and using consumed every waking moment. I was abused daily, and I didn’t believe that...
St. Monica's showed me a new way of life - Judy's Story
“My life was completely unmanageable. I had no job, I was addicted to meth, I was in an abusive relationship, my child was out of control...
St. Monica's gave me a new way of living - JoAnne's Story
"I’d been in treatment before but didn’t take it seriously. When I was incarcerated, I finally realized my way wasn’t working, and St....
Proud to be a St. Monica's girl - Paula's Story
It has been decades since Paula lived at St. Monica’s, but she remembers it well: “I will always be proud to be a ‘St. Monica’s girl.’...
A haven for women who want to heal - Brooke's Story
It has been nearly 35 years since Brooke lived at St. Monica’s. Today she is a psychologist who specializes in addiction among women and...