by Casa Teresa | May 24, 2023 | Resident Stories
Almost two years ago, I made a choice I couldn’t be more proud of today. I had been sober for two weeks when I finally went to see a doctor, believing I would be treated for a kidney infection. I will never be able to touch on the extent of guilt and regret I felt the...
by Casa Teresa | Dec 17, 2022 | Alumni
As another year comes to a close, Casa Teresa is excited to have been recently contacted by one of our former residents, who shared with us how she was able to make a difference in her community this year. Lucy was a resident at Casa Teresa back in 2017 and moved to...
by Casa Teresa | Jul 17, 2021 | Resident Stories
When I enrolled in my adult education high school 3 years ago, I was newly sober and had a small inkling of hope for something better in my life. The road ahead was hard, between relapse, jail, rehab, and sober living, along with tragic life events. I’m so grateful to...
by Casa Teresa | May 9, 2021 | Resident Stories
To me motherhood is: A new beginning, a second chance, a beautiful opportunity, redemption. Accepting all the challenges that come with every change, whether big or small. Waking up every two hours at night and feeling happy to do so. Becoming selfless and learning...
by Casa Teresa | Nov 6, 2020 | Resident Stories
“Casa Teresa this is our base, our favorite place. Who slept here before I came? Who slept in this room? Was it the same? It is our beginning and end to each day, These walls soak up all that we do and say. It’s not just a place where my daughter and I sleep at...
by Casa Teresa | Jul 3, 2020 | Staff
As this pandemic is happening around us, I feel safe and at peace being here at Casa Teresa. Being here to support, listen, and love our residents on a daily basis helps me cope with what’s happening in the world outside of these doors. At Casa Teresa, the staff works...
by Casa Teresa | Dec 12, 2019 | Resident Stories
My name is Megan, and I moved from Texas to California a year ago. I believe I was born to become a mother because I am a very loving and nurturing person. I haven’t always been as confident as I am today. I still have a lot to work on to reach my full potential. I’ve...
by Casa Teresa | Nov 13, 2019 | Alumni, Volunteer
Every year, alumni return to Casa Teresa to reconnect with each other and the Casa community at our annual reunion. For many years, this reunion has provided a fun and family-filled event for the entire Casa Teresa community. This year’s event, held this past...
by Casa Teresa | Nov 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
My name is Tracey, a mother of six beautiful children, a daughter to a mother of three, and a sister to many. Before Casa Teresa, I was a mess. I was deep in my addiction, in an abusive relationship, and far away from my family and friends. I soon ended up living on...
by Casa Teresa | Nov 6, 2019 | Staff
#fromtheguttertoacollegegrad wrote with pride by one of our alumna, Julia. I immediately read her post on social media with tears sliding down my face as if my own daughter was soon to graduate, my heart beat with joy and instant flashes of Julia’s raw beginnings at...
