GAD2 is a non-profit dedicated to helping women and children recover from the challenges that come from addiction and domestic violence. We operate so that the most vulnerable members of our community have a stable, affordable, and comfortable place to live and heal after some of the most difficult moments in their lives. Because there is a deep connection between trauma and addiction, it is important to address both in the recovery home.
Trauma, addiction, and violence are life altering but they do not have to be life ending. GAD2 provides women and children a place to explore their emotions and learn new behaviors that lead to a new way of living where trauma and addiction do not control them.
Whether a woman faces recovery from addiction, recovery from abuse, or both, she needs a supportive community and a group of women around her who understand her journey. Our home is a place for women to share their experiences, successes, and struggles in a healthy and healing environment so that we can grow individually as well as within a community.
Our home also provides a pool and gym equipment for those wanting to start or maintain a fitness program as well as a relaxed outdoor environment for recreation and socialization.
There is also plenty of indoor space thanks to our open floor plan where everyone can gather to relax and spend time together.”
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ABOUT ME
Addiction and abuse began working their way into my life in my early 20s and by the time I realized there was a problem, it was already too late. After nearly two decades, during my divorce from my abuser, I became an alcoholic.
This was turned into a weapon used to tear my life to pieces and unfortunately, the abuse didn’t stop just because the marriage ended and I found myself in a very difficult situation.
I ended up living in several recovery homes in the area and even worked in the recovery community. Working in the recovery community helped open my eyes to how common it is for abuse and addiction go hand in hand. I also saw the challenges women in particular face when trying to rebuild their lives after abuse and addiction.
I realized there were not enough support services available to those exiting treatment and many sober homes didn’t provide what people truly needed to recover – affordable housing and access to support services. Today, GAD2 helps bring affordable housing and access to support services to our recovery community so we can help as many women and children as possible.
