Hi, my name is Jessica Jones. I’m proud to say I have a sober date of 4-1-25!
I remember my first day coming to sober living. I came straight from rehab with garbage bags of belongings, not even a dollar to my name, no license, no car, no job, and no purpose. I was scared, full of shame and insecurities, and afraid of what real life would bring. But there were women here to welcome me with open, understanding hearts!
I accomplished my goals and did everything I wanted to do, but I still felt like I was missing something and was unsure about my next step. With Amy, Michelle, and Rachel's faith in me, and opening Northstar Recovery, I found purpose; they saw something in me that I didn't, and I was still unsure of it. They gave me a chance!
People ask me why I do what I do. Do I even like doing this? Now I get to see the smile and light come back on in women's eyes!
I get to see them excited about living again and accomplishing goals!
I get to see them off to their first day at a new job or the license picture they took that day!
I get to see them cry happy tears because they got to talk to their child or parent they haven't spoken to in years!
These women give me purpose and inspire me every single day!
Northstar Recovery 440 is not just a sober living house; we are a family!
We heal together!
We cry together!
We laugh together!
We argue together!
We come together to help each other!
We celebrate here together!
I will do anything I can to help and serve the women of this house, with the help and guidance of a higher power that we can all lean on, to see my sisters strive and flourish into the confident and powerful women they are becoming!
So the answer is yes, I do love what I do! I am grateful to be a part of Northstar Recovery and Where We Began!