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Posted: 10:07 PM Oct 17, 2008
Apartments Offer "New Life" to Local Women
A new apartment complex gives women overcoming their battle with drug addiction a second chance.
Reporter: Jessica Ralston Email Address: Jessica.Ralston@wsaz.com |
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) --They've battled addiction, now a few lucky women who've made the choice to change their lives are getting a new home.
The Rea of Hope program has helped addicted women clean up their act and give them a safe place to stay.
The organization is celebrating its newest addition the "New Life" apartment building.
"From where I was nine months ago when I first got clean to having a place of my own, it's an amazing thing," said Amanda Dietz. For years she's struggled with drug abuse, but now she's found a safe place for her and her children to call home.
Living at New Life is no free ride. The women living here have to stay clean, attend meetings, and have a full-time job or be in school. They can only stay in the apartments for two years, then they must face the true test of living on their own.
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Thanks Jessica and WSAZ for the story. Although some folks don't understand that alcoholism and drug addictions are a disease and treatment is needed to beat it, I can attest to a complete turn-around in my life that includes being a tax paying, productive member of society. Plus my grattitude extends to giving back for the past twenty sober years. Thank you.
that is great, they need a "Ray of hope program for the homeless people out here that have children living in tents or on the streets. people that live got to overwhelming and lost every thing due to some hardship wheater from loss of work or because of illness etc..
I agree with sorry, but disagree with the economic collapse theory since those who lost money made their beds too. I would prefer a druggie (something they can't control due to addiction) over greed anyday. If their getting help I'm all for it.
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