Testimonials
Dear Sher Bear,
When I look back at the time we spent together, it makes my smile big and bright. I love you more than I think you will ever know. You’ve changed me, my life and my family. I’m forever grateful. Anytime life has me down I think of you and Mary and how much time, effort and hard work you put into shaping me. That is reason enough to stay sober. I love you always and forever.
- Jaimee
The Bridges of San Diego is the 3rd Sober House that I have lived at this year and so far, it has been a great experience for me. The Bridges is the most ideal Sober Living environment to be in, no question about it. I feel that I am very lucky that I have found this place. The house is very clean and spacious. It is nice to bond with the roommates and to do sober fun in the La Jolla area. It is a comfortable atmosphere in the house and it is a good place to be in while being on the road to Recovery.
This Sober House is worth checking out and you won't be disapponted!
- Suzanne C.
Though I have only been at The Bridges for a short amount of time, I have found the atmosphere to be full of support and serenity. Being two blocks away from Wind an Sea is only a plus compared to the extreme beauty and genuine companionship that I have experienced here.With such a strong group of women and the amazing staff that "Ashley's House" has provided me with, I find it easy achieving healthy goals and life ambitions. When I relocated to this beautiful area, The Bridges provided a safe, beautiful and clean home away from home. To anyone willing and wanting to live a life filled with happiness and sobriety, The Bridges welcomes you with open arms.
- Taylor F.
Lynn Spousta and The Bridges have given me hope again. During the past month my sister and I have been involved with Lynn and The Bridges Sober House. My sister has struggled with her recovery. But Lynn and The Bridges have been there for us. They have intervened without enabling and have referred my sister to a program which is addressing her chemical imbalance as well as her chemical addiction. Lynn has advocated for my sister tirelessly as part of the solution, not part of the problem. We are hopeful that my sister will return to The Bridges following this inpatient treatment. We are hopeful that she will be able to maintain sobriety with the added support of The Bridges. In addition, Lynn has encouraged me to pursue Al-Anon and to attend a retreat for loved ones. She has been a source of support and wisdom for me during this difficult time. I am grateful.
- Kathleen CM
I came to The Bridges because I needed a positive, supportive environment surrounded by others in early recovery. I had relapsed a few times and knew I needed to take a different course of action to sustain my sobriety. Out of all of the sober living houses The Bridges appealed to me the most because of the location, the serene feel of the home, and the focus on recovery. The Bridges has given me more than I ever hoped for. The house manager is extremely supportive, engaged in our personal recovery, and leads by example by practicing the principles of her own recovery in her daily life. Living with a group of women in recovery helps me go through this with others focused on a unified goal.
By making the decision to come to the Bridges, I have found peace of
mind and a new found strength in my recovery. It has given me a
wonderful support group, and a place I can call home. One day at a
time, The Bridges has given me my life back. I highly recommend sober
living to anyone who is considering it. It can change your life too.
- Cat
It was August 2009 when I left the hospital and it was suggested to me that sober living would be a very good idea. I made arrangements to go to a home on their list. When I arrived I was sorely disappointed and ended up leaving after one week. I was very fearful of what I may venture into next. I called many sober livings on the list and even visited some. What I witnessed was dilapidated homes and some unhappy tenants. This and my own personal experience, led me to fear that my chances of developing a healthy and happy foundation in my early sobriety were very slim. As it went, the last number I contacted was The Bridges of San Diego, Ashley’s House.
I toured the Bridges and was absolutely delighted when I discovered a beautiful, clean, and spacious home. It was also more affordable that some of the others I had visited and the one I had left. My father and I jumped on the opportunity.
As I arrived, I was greeted warmly by Lynn Spousta, the house manager. I was welcomed home! I felt like I was home. On a daily basis, Lynn brings warmth, joy and a loving guiding hand to all of us. Her ability to match “calamity with serenity” is an inspiration to us. I truly consider the Bridges my home away from home and Lynn a dear and trusted friend.
I enthusiastically recommend The Bridges Homes to anyone serious about building a good foundation in recovery, while living in a safe and compassionate place.
Sincerely,
- Tamara T. (Sobriety date-8/25/09)
The Bridges of San Diego. . .Wow, it was the greatest experience of my life. Mary and Sherry stood by me and loved me when I didn't love myself. I struggled with addiction for 9 years before coming to The Bridges. I have my life back and that's only because I had the love and support from the Bridges family. I'm happy today. I have a remarkable relationship with my family. Mother Mary, & Share Bear, I love you and you will always be a part of my family. You're the best!
Love and Gratitude,
- Jaimee
Dear Sherry, Mike and Mary,
I want to thank all of you for providing such a calm, safe and comfortable home for me during my recovery process. I just celebrated one year of sobriety. The Bridges of San Diego is included in that celebration. It was there that I found support and from where I could attend to the business of learning to practice living sober out in the world. At days end I had a place to ‘come home’ to rest. My schedule was very full and it was wonderful to have a place where I could really relax. I particularly enjoyed lying by the pool reading or just taking in the sun. All of you will be remembered as I look back on this amazing journey.
Thank you again.
- Claire
My name is Sydney. Today I am a grateful recovering alcoholic and a grateful recovering human being. My recovery process began in a treatment facility. I spent two months there and went home to New Jersey where I live with my sons and husband. After only a few days, I realized I was beyond uncomfortable; I was scared. I looked on the internet and I called The Bridges of San Diego Sober Living. After speaking with Mary, I decided I needed the structure and support they offered. Ashley’s House provided the serene and safe environment I needed to focus on me. I found myself committed to working the 12 Step Program and sharing my experience, strength and hope with other women in the house and in the community. With the tools I learned and the combined experience of working and living with other alcoholics, I found ‘my bridge’ to feeling an inner serenity and courage I had not felt before. I am going home tomorrow and I will take with me those things I worked for and received at The Bridges.
- Sydney
Thank you so much for helping me on this journey. I feel that The Bridges played an important role and helped me become a healthier, stronger, happier person. Mary, your warm care and concern will always be remembered. I am going to miss you very much. You have had a big impact on my life.
Love,
- Amy
Dear Mike,
As this year ends, I think back to all the blessings and challenges that have come our way. I can’t imagine how my family would have managed without you. You took Troy in when no one else would. You were demanding, yet fair, protective without coddling, loving and firm. You have been a guardian angel for Troy, and in turn, for us. Mike you literally saved Troy’s life! For this we are eternally grateful. Without you, Troy would likely be on the streets, in jail, or dead. Instead, he is healthy, respectful, happy and very insightful about himself. I believe that Troy will continue to develop into a self-sufficient, productive and kind man in the future, in large part due to your positive influence.
- Love, Aida & Family
I came to the Bridges of San Diego after coming out of yet another hospital stay due to acute alcoholism. “Sober Living?”… I hadn’t been sober in so long, that it was a term that seemed inconceivable, as well as impossible. I had exhausted not only my mind and body with my alcoholism; I had also exhausted all hope of ever finding normalcy again in my life. It did not happen overnight, and it was not easy. Patience, support and understanding on the part of those at The Bridges helped me turn my life around and showed me that I did have a sober future ahead. Were it not for the stable foundation and tools to sobriety that were shown to me and which I learned at The Bridges, I shutter to think what and where I would be today – if I were even alive. At The Bridges I was surrounded with a comfortable, quiet, environment that was relaxing and structured. I was able to learn at my pace to live one day at a time, sober/happy. I will always be grateful beyond measure to The Bridges for all they did for me.
- Mitchell B.
We are forever indebted to Mike Benedict of Bridges of San Diego, for his huge contribution to the stability of our young adult son. Mike took him in when no one else would. The atmosphere at Bridges is comfortable yet strict, very much like a family. Mike knows when to be flexible and when to be tough. His caring, loving support of our son's recovery went well above and beyond the call of duty. We especially appreciate his frequent communications with the family. Thank you, Mike!
- APA
I have been to many different programs throughout my 25 years of addiction. The Bridges of San Diego is second to none when it comes to providing a solid recovery oriented environment that is safe and pleasurable to live. The staff treats the residents as extended family and I could not have had a better experience with re-establishing a solid foundation with my recovery.
Thank you,
- Dustin