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About Us.

We know that starting a life in recovery can feel overwhelming. We also know the beauty that lies on the other side of that fear. What we have found in recovery cannot be given, but we can show you how we did it. We believe that each person has their own journey in sobriety, and that can look very different from person to person. Each person has the right to choose their path to recovery, and each resident is held accountable to committing to that pathway. We are now able to see life through a new pair of glasses, walk down the street with our head held high, and live meaningful and fulfilling lives. We will pass along the tools that were passed along to us, and only ask that you pass them along to the next woman seeking help.
What We Do.
Our organization is multi-faceted. We start by providing a safe and supportive home for persons in recovery. Our homes provide:
  • A program with 4 phases. Each new phase brings about a little more freedom, and a little more responsibility. Each phase has an assigned curfew, number of meetings per week that each resident attends, and states whether a resident is allowed to take an overnight pass (pre-approved by our house managers)
  • Organization for their medication and a medication audit once a week to ensure that they are taking them as prescribed. All of their medication is kept private and safe.
  • House meetings every Sunday at 6:00 PM where the residents meet with their house manager to check in about the past week, count their medications, do their chore, and fellowship. The first Sunday of every month, both houses do a joint house meeting, have a potluck, and do a guided meditation together. It is important for us to build a culture of community, trust, and friendship.

We take things a step further by helping our residents reintegrate into society. There are multiple ways in which we help with this:
  • Finding affordable health insurance and scheduling doctors appointments
  • Helping them get their drivers license back (if possible)
  • Providing them with a bus pass and helping to plan a bus route to and from work/meetings
  • One reiki session per month per resident once they get to Phase 3
  • Guiding them in learning to budget, save, manage their time effectively, and prioritize
  • Help create a resume and obtain employment
  • Exploring hobbies to feed their soul

Our Mission.

It is our mission to create a space for women in recovery to grow and heal. We start by providing safe homes with accountability and structure; a safe place to land after treatment or detox. We then provide resources for our residents to reintegrate into society, and teach life skills they may not have previously had access to.​

Our Vision.

It is our vision to make a difference in the lives of people recovering from Substance Use Disorder. We are devoted to maintaining our uncompromising morals and integrity as we expand. We will strive to uphold a standard of transparency and consistency, and be a respected sober living organization in our community.

Meet Our Team

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Nicole Bonnema
Executive Director / Co-Founder

Nicole started her sobriety journey in April of 2018. She got sober through a 12-step program, and has a passion for helping others experience the beauty of recovery. She knows the need for support and accountability in early sobriety, and has built the Bright Spot structure around providing these values. Nicole started her sobriety journey in sober living after going to treatment. She is passionate about having a safe place for people to land and learn how to enjoy life in recovery with the peers around them. 
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Beth Rauhoff
House Manager

Beth's addiction kicked off at a very young age. She went through multiple detoxes, psychiatric units, jails, and rehabs. Once she implemented the 12 steps in her life and began to find a connection with God, her life began to change. She finds her passion in helping others and going above and beyond to do the next right thing. She uses her years of struggle, adversity, and multiple attempts to get sober as a way to relate and give hope to others that have been through the same.
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Emily Rapposelli
House Manager
​Emily is the house manager at our Monique house. She got clean in November of 2022 after multiple attempts at sobriety and by implementing several changes in her life including relocation and working the 12 steps. She works closely with her sponsor and has a passion for helping others. She plans to pursue studies in addiction counseling shortly.
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Bright Spot Sober Living, Inc.
Charleston, SC
info@brightspotsoberliving.org
​803-367-3203
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