05/18/2026
🎉 FOUR YEARS CLEAN-Congratulations, Jenna! 🎉
At Hope Manor, we have the privilege of witnessing lives change every day, and today we celebrate one of those extraordinary transformations.
Four years ago, Jenna came to us at what she believed was the lowest point of her life. Today, her experience is powerful proof that recovery is possible. Her journey reflects what we have seen time and time again: safe, supportive, and structured sober living when combined with active participation in a recovery program truly works.
It shows us that the decision to stay can change everything. That healing happens one day at a time. And when people continue applying the tools they’ve learned and remain active in their recovery after leaving sober living, long-term sobriety becomes possible.
In Jenna’s own words:
“My name is Jenna, and I’m an addict. I have a clean date of May 18th, 2022. Today I celebrate 4 years clean of all mind-altering substances. Today, I am filled with so much gratitude for the life I get to live.
Four years ago on this day, I was turned over to the Federal Government on an indictment for my involvement in criminal activity due to my addiction. I thought this day was the end of my life. Little did I know my life was just beginning.
I was pre-trial released to Hope Manor Sober Living. Hope Manor was exactly where I needed to be. I lived at Hope Manor for 18 months. The best decision I made in my time in the house was to ‘stay.’ In my 18 months there, I got my morals back, learned how to hold myself accountable, be honest, and love others as well as myself.
Today I am a server and part-time manager at Denny’s — a job I’ve had since I got to Hope Manor. I finally took action to continue my education and will graduate in May 2027 with a degree in Addiction Studies. Last week, I got the best email ever from my PO: ‘2.5 years EARLY TERMINATION of my supervised Federal Probation.’ Yes, I cried — but happy tears.
I still work my program of recovery to the best of my ability every day. I remain of service, I help other addicts, and remain open-minded. Without my recovery, my Higher Power, God, my mentors, my mentees, and all of you, I wouldn’t be living the life I get to today. I would be in prison or dead.
Hope Manor didn’t just help save my life — Hope Manor taught me how to live.
Today, my life is beautiful. I’m an addict who was stuck in active addiction for over 23 years. I’ve never been to treatment. I am living proof the Steps work! If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, reach out! There is hope! WE DO RECOVER! ❤️”
Jenna's story makes all the hard days we encounter in our work seem trivial. Her experience reminds us that there is always hope, that the willingness to stay and do the work changes lives, and that recovery happens in community. Four years clean, early termination of federal probation, a career she’s proud of, and a degree on the way! Amazing! Jenna, your Hope Manor family is cheering you on today and every day. We love you! 🤍
If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out. Hope Manor is here.
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