Gender Specific Recovery Housing
Stairway Recovery provides separate, safe living quarters for men and women on their respective journeys to recovery. Research has found that gender-specific homes can help immensely for those in recovery for many reasons.
Builds Community
Gender-specific living arrangements are incredibly beneficial when it comes to building community. While in recovery, residents are in one of the most vulnerable states possible. Finding community within recovery and building a genuine support system for the right reasons can help you create a durable foundation that will last throughout your journey.
Relieves Some of the Pressure
Sharing how you feel isn’t always easy, especially when you’re encountering new people in an unfamiliar setting. Group therapy, openly sharing, and being vulnerable can be incredibly intimidating when residents first come to sober living. Gender-specific homes can help relieve some of the pressure that comes with experiencing these situations in group settings.
Although women are generally known for being more willing to share, it can still be extremely difficult to open up about past, potentially painful experiences in mixed company. For men, willingness to be vulnerable or express their emotions is already low, especially around women. Gender-specific living can help to increase both men’s and women’s willingness to be open with their group and express how they feel.
Helps You to Focus on You
The most important part of recovery is prioritizing yourself and your mental and physical health. Finding healthy coping mechanisms, learning to be comfortable on your own, and emphasizing a healthy, active lifestyle are all vital components of recovery. Without gender-specific housing, it can be easier to become distracted by issues like potential relationships, prior traumatic experiences, personal discomfort, and more. Gender-specific housing can eliminate these distractions for many people.