Next month, Corry native, Erin Perry will celebrate being sober from drug and alcohol addiction for three years.

She said the battle was difficult at times and what made things even worse was being almost an hour drive away from seeing those she cares about the most.

"My kids live out in Corry and living in Erie with no car and no license, it made reunification awful," Perry said.

Perry was in the city of Erie recovering because she said there are not many recovery houses in places like Corry, but changing that is something she feels strongly about.

"It is really important for me to have women programs for recovery especially out in the rural communities because we do not have anything," she said.

Perry plans on having recovery programs available for the women as well as other activities to help their recovery.

"We will offer meditation, yoga, exercise, all of that stuff, and I would ideally like to have a hobby farm, maybe some chickens or a garden for the women to work towards and be proud of," she said.

Perry even spoke about her plan in front of Erie County Council.

She said Councilman Charlie Bayle put her in touch with executive director of the Mercy Center for Women, Jennie Hagerty, so she can get more insight into running a successful center.

"We are going to meet sometime next week and sit down so I can see her facilities and I am really excited about that," she said.

No matter how much or how long it takes to get the facility up and running, helping women in recovery is something that Perry said she is making certain to make a reality.

"That is my plan to help women reunify and get back on their feet, it does not matter how long it takes as long as I can help them do that," she said.