Well I may be biased but Philadelphia Sober Living saved my life. Literally.. I was driving around Eastern Pennsylvania on benzos and White Claw. I totaled my Jeep finally into a huge rock, which I swear had not been there literally days before.. Anyways, that kinda snapped me out of my fog and was a bottom sufficient enough to allow me to try something different for once. Best sober living in Philadelphia hands down and I may make an argument that the West Chester location is the best sober living in the US for women..

Hey everyone, just wanted to drop a quick plug for a place that seriously changed my life—Design for Recovery in LA. I stayed at their sober living in Playa del Rey, and I can’t say enough good things about it. The vibe there is super supportive, and unlike some other places, it actually feels like a home. Huge win: they let you bring pets. I had my dog with me the entire time, which honestly kept me grounded and gave me purpose on the tough days.

It’s a structured 12-step environment but not culty or pushy. Lots of young guys there, but everyone was serious about staying sober. We hit meetings, went to the beach, had group meals, and even did fun stuff like game nights. Felt more like a brotherhood than anything else. If you’re in Cali and looking for something legit, check out Pet friendly sober living LA. Real recovery, not a party house. And yeah, the house is absolutely gorgeous.

So I’m from NYC originally and knew I needed to get out of the city noise when I got sober. I didn’t want anything that felt halfway or sketchy, so I landed on this sober living in South Jersey and honestly? Best decision I made.

The place is super private, built for people who value quiet, space, and discretion. It’s not full of drama or chaos like some of the ones I visited in Brooklyn or upstate. Everything about the place felt intentional—from the staff training on HIPAA and confidentiality, to how chill and respectful the other residents were. It’s also HUGE, with private rooms, a super nice pool (yep), and a lot of luxury touches without feeling showy or fake. If you're a professional or someone who just needs peace and support without being babysat, I seriously recommend this sober living in south jersey.

Okay, so I’m gonna keep it real here—last year I stayed at this no-name sober house in Columbus, Ohio. Huge house but it didnt have a name it was just basically called Columbus sober living. ANyways, it was co-ed, which sounded cool at first, but ended up being kinda messy. The staff didn’t really enforce boundaries and the structure was loose to say the least. People were definitely hooking up, sneaking out, and there was more drama than group therapy. I made out with two different girls during the first month and, well, that just goes to show where everyone’s head was at—including mine. The community aspect wasn’t bad—we still had some solid meetings and a few folks there were serious about recovery. But without rules or gender separation, it got blurry fast. If you’re early in sobriety and trying to stay focused, I’d honestly recommend finding a more structured single-gender place. Just my 2 cents.