Oftentimes when we get a new resident, we need to lay down the law quickly, especially if the rap sheet …
Teen On The Brink
Falling off of the wagon is easy – and common. Falling off the wagon has consequences, too. A person might …
Grit In The Oyster
There’s a saying that the grit in an oyster eventually turns into a pearl. Well, sometimes I wonder how much …
Try, Learn, Grow
When most of us House Managers were growing up and in our formative years, bullying was just a fact of …
Anything To Stay
Not only did this resident miss his meeting, he slept well into the afternoon! I’m sure there were many serious …
A Mouth Made For Sucking
You’d think that someone who grew up in a decent neighborhood wouldn’t end up in a place like this, but …
Pole Smokin’ Delinquent
When a resident is stupid enough to fall asleep after hitting a bowl – in the common area no less, …
Accepting His Fate
Too much of anything, all day, every day, is a bad thing. Regrettably, this resident chose the worst possible thing …
Slam Fucked and Fed
Tyler is one of those residents who just can’t get his shit together. No matter the circumstance, he finds himself …
Full throat massage
I was the Lucky House Manager who got to induct this piece of work to the House. He seemed quiet, …
Breaking Down To Build Up
A few weeks ago we had to deal with yet another resident who thinks he is a badass. Too cool …
Hope Starts Here
Granted, it was his 19th birthday the night before, and also, he was only two minutes late. However, he had …
A Submission Up To Par
I admit, sometimes we aren’t very proportional in our response to bad behavior. But… it works. Even better, it can …