GAD2 stands as a safe haven for women and children seeking refuge from
abusive environments and striving to rebuild their lives.
We understand the deep connection between trauma and addiction, and we
provide a compassionate space where healing begins.
This mission is personal—named after my children, whose strength
inspires a future of safety, recovery, and hope.
GAD2 provides secure housing and emotional support for women and children rebuilding their lives after trauma and addiction.
As many know, there is a staggering correlation between violence and abuse in the home and subsequent addiction, even in individuals that never misused or abused substances in the past. Many times, we see these addictive behaviors develop into unhealthy long-term coping mechanisms that then become dangerous addictions. GAD2 is a very personal endeavor because it is also my story. G.A. and D. are the initials of my children who were also victims in the home.
We are proud and excited to open this recovery home in North Austin in an effort to support others struggling with these issues. Our mission is to help women and children recover from a variety of traumas and addictions and learn new, healthy ways to express and conquer fear, insecurity, and anxiety.
Whether there was abuse, drug or alcohol addiction, gambling, shopping or gaming addictions; all women and women with children wanting a calm, healing home where they can process, heal and get back on their feet are welcome.
We offer a judgment-free sober home with a gated community, 24/7 security, gym equipment, a pool, and weekly life, health, and sober coaching from trained professionals.
Our goal is to provide tools and resources that help our women and children build healthy connections and create lasting change. We aim to break the cycles of abuse and addiction—one person, one family at a time.
ABOUT ME
My name is Erica Dovalina. I am a mother. I am a survivor. I am an alcoholic. None of these things were things I ever thought I would be.
In my very early 20s I met someone that I thought was absolutely charming, who seemed caring. Sure, there were things that worried me and I hesitated to start a relationship, but I ignored the signs. How wrong I was.
Looking back our relationship was always highly toxic but I wasn’t experienced enough to recognize it. I had never learned the red flags or what healthy relationships truly looked like.
Like the frog in slowly boiling water, I didn’t realize the danger until it was too late. I had no independence, no support system, and no way out when I needed it most.
