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comments: My son has recently completed
a stay at this residence. I have to say that Kristen and Mike made him feel at home. They
provided him with structure, were a good sounding board when he was having a bad day and in general built up his confidence.
He has changed and has become the son that I once knew again. He attended meetings both at the residence
and offsite which were positive. While visiting him I was able to meet Kristen and Mike and was very proud
of my son when they talked to me about his progress. They were very kind and invited me to tour his residence
and complemented my son on always keeping things neat and clean. This has been a very good experience for
my son and I would recommend it to anyone.
mike and kristen gave me my son back!!
my son went thru countless state/public rehabs: what a joke! stay 30 days and you are on your own
for outpatient, like that works. he has been on some many meds: either hyper or zoned out.
sent him to a big name rehab, another joke. all they cared about was money! my
son did get kicked out of this rehab which was a blessing in disguise. he ended at mike's place and a transformation
happened. because of mike and kristen's help, support, and understanding my son was finally able to leave
drugs. i can now be happy and believe in that happiness! i'm not use to that!
thank you mike and kristen.
I don't really even know where to begin.
I called the Sunshine House in May of 2008 and was reluctant at first to take the step of moving into a controlled environment-not
to mention 1,500 miles away from home. When I arrived at the Sunshine House, I realized two things:1. I was a long way from
home and 2. That Mike Devane, his wife, and his residents would give me a chance to try and get my life back after years of
drinking and health problems. In my 19 months at the house I was able to realize that substances didn't have to dictate a
good time.....Mike showed me this in our many trips to eat wings or catch a baseball game. Mike also taught me about being
responsible and how much a persons actions can have on others. As I leave the house after all this time, all I can say is
Thanks. Thanks to Mike, Kristen, and all of the residents that I have come in contact with. Without the accountability that
is expected at The Sunshine House- I would never have been able ! enjoy my life the way I am now
comments: On 3/20/2009, I came to the Sunshine
House. I was 36 years old and at the end of my rope. I was coming off of 4 month relapse that had basically ruined me. I was
about to lose my job and my family had about given up on me. I met Mike Devane who told me one thing. If he could do it, so
could I. 10 months later, I'm leaving here with a hope for the future. Mike and his wife Kristin truly care about what happens
to their residences. They have been there for me at any time when I needed. They never judged and I have always known that
as long as I was honest, they would be understanding. I consider them friends and they feel the same. If you're looking bul***it
your way through, don't bother with coming here. Mike and Kristin do not compromise their principles for
money. I have seen it time and time again. But, if you are truly willing to try, if you are willing to be honest, I suggest that you come here. I will end this by saying the same thing as
Mike told me. If I can do it, then so can you! Thank
you
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Mike and Kristen "I just wanted
to say that you two have been a true inspiration to me. You're both some of the nicest people I've ever met.
Just would like to say thanks for giving me a chance at a new life. You've really shown me how good life can be
sober and clean, and i thank you for that. Thank you for everything."
Nelson L.
Dear Mike and Kristen It took a great leap of
faith to decide to have my son and his addiction reside more than 1000 miles away from me. After seven years of every
medical complication associated with alcoholism from liver disease and pancreatitis to withdrawal seizures and DT psychosis,
he was very close to death on several occasions. After more than 30 visits to the hospital and ten rehabs of various
lengths of time, I slowly but surely, with the help of Al-Anon, gained the "courage to change" the family dynamic
and let him take responsibility for his own life. After settling on
Delray Beach for its population of people in recovery, my next task was to determine which one of the many sober houses to
pick. As I look back, iI realize that decision was made for me the first of many times that I spoke to Mike Devane on
the telephone. Although I was sold, it would really depend on how my son and Mike Devane would interact in their own
phone conversation. Needless to say, I was anxious, but as i listened to my son's questions and responses, I was
grafified by the comfort level they established so easily. It was a
great coincidence that his sister and I flew down with him on Mother's Day weekend and were delighted with his new living
arrangements and Mike Devane's plain and pure humanity. Never in my wildest dreams, did I anticipate feeling so
secure in our choice and how he would and continues to flourish there. The steadfast support and quidance from Mike
and Kristen, who has been thoughtful enough to call me a few times to update me about the wonderful man my son continues to
become. Simply stated, the Sunshine Halfway House has been the key that
unlocked his potential by continuing to be a crucial aspect in his sobriety. I continue to be amazed and keenly aware
that our choice of the Sunshine Halfway House has been a life changing experience for our family.
Joan
Dear Mike and Kristen " We really enjoyed having breakfast with you when i visited my brother at your halfway
house in florida. I'm so happy my brother has you both as friends and caring role models. Thanks for taking
us out and for everything you do....see ya soon. Cindy
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My name is Kyle Pugh. i had the pleasure
of being a resident at the sunshine halfway house for 6 months. this house hands down saved my life. i was coming from getting
kicked out of the boca house on a relapse when Mike took me in. i was immediately treated with respect as an equal, not a
drug addict off the street and fresh off a relapse. the sunshine house provided the most comforting setting and positive atmosphere
i could ask for. this house is not black and white...because life isn't black and white. it allowed me to make my own decisions
and it was completely up to me to grow. it provided a safe space and all the starting help i needed and left the footwork
to me. ive struggled with drugs and alcohol for a long time, and ive tried many other facilities. i must admit that although
i know it was my time to get my life together, without the help of the sunshine house, mike, and kristen, i wouldnt have had
the chance. if you anyone out there is honestly looking! to save their life, the sunshine house will push you in the right direction.
the rest is up to you, but you can sleep easy knowing that mike, kristen, and the guys that are living there are all right
behind you. i cant say enough positive things about this house, because if it wasnt for this house id either be serving 5
- 15 years or dead. thats no exageration, thats the honest truth. i hope that if anyone out there is looking to help themselves
they call mike and the guys at the sunshine house. dont beat yourself up anymore. this house saved my life, and i promise
it can do the same for you. i just want to again say thank you to mike, kristen, and the guys there that made my recovery
possible. im a 22 year old kid who for the first time in a decade has a life. call mike and kristen today and get your life
back! thanks for everything sunshine house - ill be popping my head in so good luck getting rid of me now!
Love,
Kyle
(the face of del ray recovery! haha!)
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