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9/21/26  9:14 pm
Commenter: Sara Gordon

Oxford House
 
I live in Oxford House - MegDavis in Lynchburg. Oxford Houses are democratically self-governing and self-supporting under the Oxford House system of operations. 
 
I believe in encouraging and uplifting others.  All people expierence some sort of trauma in this world these days no one goes unscaved.  Having a sound proof support system could be benefical to all.  Structure, routine a strong foundation along with others that can relate to you is very helpful. 
 
I support rules that keep people safe, but rules that require staff or assume every home is a commercial business would keep Oxford Houses from operating in Virginia, even though research shows our model gets the best results. Please change those rules, and please clarify whether house members are considered the operator.S
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