There is a photo of a former resident of Faith House Florida posted on the wall of the main building (Faith House). Along with it is a quote from that resident who lived here some 10 years ago.
The comment was, 'Someday soon you will begin to respect yourself for being in this house. Right now you should respect this house for being here for you'.
Surely these comments can be taken several ways. My observation is that the comments are about the change that has to occur with any person seeking sobriety.
It begins with that individual respecting the people/place that is willing to help with gaining sobriety. Faith House Florida has no staff in the traditional sense of a business. Everyone is a resident somewhere in their walk toward sobriety and their work to maintain sobriety. The residents work individually and together toward sobriety.
All of the directors are volunteers who give their time, effort and money to make Faith House Florida a success for these residents. Whatever their reason for giving, they share a common goal of helping individuals move toward sobriety.
The quote asks that you respect the efforts of those who make Faith House Florida a possibility. As your journey continues into sobriety, the suggestion is that you will respect yourself for the efforts you have made and the changes to your thought process.
Faith House Florida is to be seen as a part of the journey. We are glad we can be there when someone has made the decision they need the help of the residency.
And we rejoice when that same resident successfully leaves to continue their live on the next step upward.
