Hi everyone, my head is still spinning. I got a phone call today from a subsidized supportive sober transitional housing place for women, that I applied to in late Jan. early Feb. They have a spot available, and I was next on the waiting list, and did I want it? I said yes. The only catch is I have to move in tomorrow, May 1 - they won't hold the room. EAK.

This is I think good but kind of scary. Basically I've lived alone for 20+ years, and this means that I'm not only moving into a residence with 29 other women, it also means that I'll be sharing a room initially. I'll work my way up the list to my own room, eventually.

I'll give notice on my current apartment tomorrow. I had planned on giving notice at the end of May anyways, and then take the next 2 months to organize and get rid of my stuff. I'm planning on selling most of my stuff.

I'm hoping this will be a good move for my recovery. All my Dr's, friends and people who know me in AA agree that it would be good for me to be living with people, as I tend to isolate, and being in a sober living environment will be good motivation for me to stay sober.

It's also a huge financial relief, as it's rent geared to income, heavily subsidized, and includes meals as part of the rent. Don't know exactly what I'll be paying but it'll be around $500 / month. This buys me space when I go back to school in the fall and for when I'm job hunting after graduation.

I can stay there for up to 2 years.

I'm really nervous, but kind of excited too. it's happenning fast, but it feels like the right move.

spitimage