Empowering Resources
For Your Life & Business
Empowering Resources
For Your Life & Business
Need help? Talking Sheets Enterprises, LLC is expanding our mission of assisting clients in living their best lives with the addition of a new housing initiative. The Butterfly House will be opening summer 2025 with a sober living housing model offering safe and supportive housing for women in the Charlotte Metro area.
Apply now and join our waiting list. Check back with us frequently for updates.
Mission
At The Butterfly House - Sober Living Homes we believe all clients have the capability of changing their lives in a manner that allows them to soar. With best practices, evidence-based interventions and compassionate staff we aim to make a lasting impact on our community. Our goal is to collaborate, find and utilize innovative methods to assist community members who are willing and ready to embrace a healthier way of living and an alcohol and drug free life.
Vision
With Charlotte, North Carolina as our home base, a zest for working collaboratively and a keen focus on meeting the needs and service voids of our clients, we aim to expand our services throughout the Charlotte Metro area (and the U.S. Northeast). By continuing to reinvest in our community, we will offer critical assistance to individuals in need of transitional support. We also understand that we are only as strong as our most vulnerable neighbors. Therefore, we invite community stakeholders and organizations to partner with us. Together, we can provide the help that is essential to creating a better world. "Together, we can go farther!"
FLIGHT PATH: Programs & Services
Add paragrapIn the life of a butterfly, the cocoon (the home which keeps the butterfly safe while they transform and prepare for flight) plays an instrumental part to in growth, development and the gift of beauty they will share with the world. Guided by this principle:
Our sober living houses/transitional living facilities provide structured and supportive environments for individuals recovering from addiction. We assist residents in maintaining sobriety while transitioning back into society - typically after completing formal treatment like inpatient rehab or outpatient counseling.
Featured Services Include:
• Abstinence-Centered Environment: Residents must remain drug- and alcohol-free.
• Peer Support: Individuals live with others in recovery, fostering a sense of community.
• Structure and Accountability: Programs include rules like curfews, mandatory drug tests, and participation in 12-step meetings or therapy.
• Continued Treatment: Residents receive referrals and case management geared towards mental health and wellness.
• Employment and Education: Encouragement to seek work, education, or vocational training and are provided with the tools for securing gainful employment.
• Supportive Staff: Staff offer guidance and enforce rules.
• Gradual Reintegration: The program helps individuals gradually transition into mainstream society.
• Accountability for Relapses: Clear policies for addressing relapses.
• Financial Responsibility: Residents contribute to living expenses, which are lower than traditional housing costs while gaining budgeting skills.
• Community Involvement: Encouragement to engage with local recovery groups and support community volunteer efforts.
These programs serve as a bridge between treatment facilities and independent living, helping individuals practice coping strategies, maintain sobriety, and successfully reintegrate into society.
INSIDE OUR COCOON: House Rules
SUBSTANCE USE
• Use of alcohol or drugs is prohibited.
• Possession or use of Hemp Oils, CBD, Kratom, Kava, and other mind-altering substances is prohibited.
• No one is allowed on premises while intoxicated or under the influence of any chemicals.
• Testing for alcohol or drug use may occur at any time.
• No mouthwash with alcohol is permitted. If a resident is suspected of using alcohol/drugs, they will be asked to undergo a breathalyzer, blood and/or urine test. If the results are positive, they may be asked to leave the residence with an appropriate referral for proper treatment or care.
No medications of any kind are allowed unless approved and prescribed by your physician. Medications entering the residence must be approved by staff and made available for staff inspection and may be stored by staff.
RENTAL PAYMENTS
• Rent must be paid on-time, every time by its due date in order to avoid eviction.
• Smoking and/or vaping is only allowed in designated outdoor areas.
• No refunds of payments of any kind will be made, regardless of who made the payment. Should a resident choose to leave before the end of a paid rental period or against the advice of staff, the resident will not be refunded for any unoccupied time and will remain liable for any unpaid balances.
HOUSING UPKEEP
• Cleaning is the sole responsibility of the residents. All houses (and surrounding outdoor spaces) are expected to be clean, odorless and in hygienic condition at all times.
• Living areas must be clean at all times. The bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas are to be cleaned by the residents daily.
• Residents are to refrain from sleeping on furniture outside their assigned rooms.
• Residents are expected to treat the housing and all of its contents with respect and take good care of them.
• Consumption of food and drink shall be restricted to designated areas. Water only in bedroom areas.
ATMOSPHERE
• Residents will respect the personal property of other residents and staff. No stealing, borrowing, or lending of money or property is permitted.
• Residents will not borrow the property of others, including other residents, staff or neighbors, with or without permission.
• No profanity or verbal abuse of staff, other residents or neighbors is allowed. Vulgar language, slurs and intentionally rude behavior are prohibited.
• Residents are responsible for their behavior and are expected to communicate, cooperate, and show respect to other residents, staff, and neighbors. *Racism and bigotry are prohibited.
• No music is allowed after curfew without headphones. Loud noises or loud music are strictly prohibited during all hours. Please be mindful of the other residents and neighbors.
• Curfew (7pm for new residents/10pm for senior residents) will be strictly enforced and must be respected.
• All overnight passes and visits must be approved by the staff in advance.
• All visitors and visits must be approved by staff (in advance) and visitation may only occur during designated times and days.
• Exclusive relationships, intimate relationships, or sexual relationships with other residents or staff are prohibited. Sexual relationships with resident peers are grounds for eviction as they are considered detrimental to the community and to the individual’s recovery process.
• Being on time for all scheduled activities is required - this includes required weekly house meetings.
• Logos on clothing that are gang or drug-related are not permitted.
• Perfumes, body sprays and colognes that contain alcohol are prohibited from use and possession.
SAFETY
• Possession of weapons or any sharp objects is strictly prohibited on all grounds.
• Acts of violence or threats of violence are grounds for immediate eviction. Physical violence towards people or property, or threats of same, are strictly prohibited and will most likely result in the involvement of law enforcement.
• Gambling of any kind is not permitted.
• No straight edge razors are permitted.
• No hand sanitizers with alcohol are permitted.
• No stuffed animals are permitted.
• No animals or pets are permitted in any property.
• No safety pins or knives are permitted.
• Racism and bigotry are prohibited.
All residents are expected to be inside the residence and remain inside the residence after curfew until the next morning.
Knowledge and awareness of all rules is expected.
Failure to abide by the rules may result in restriction or revocation of certain privileges. More serious cases, repeated violations, or disregard for house rules will result in eviction.
LEADERSHIP
(AT THE HELM)
CEO, L’Monique King...
If you believe that old “sticks and stones” saying is a lie and that words can hurt, you also know that words can heal. In today's world words truly have the ability to make or break reputations and businesses. The good news is, with the right words and strategies language also has the ability to ignite growth and development. That's where we come in.
Talking Sheets Enterpises, LLC Founder, L'Monique King is a skilled Strategic Outcome Facilitator who methodically uses language to foster growth. As an Advocate, Educator and Author, (originally from New York and residing in Charlotte, North Carolina) Ms. King earned a bachelor’s degree in English, minored in Black Studies and obtained a graduate certificate in Gender, Sexuality & Women’s Studies from UNCC (the University of North Carolina Charlotte).
Through data driven DEI [Diversity, Equity & Inclusion] presentations and training she uses her gift of creating rapport through conversation, activities and multimedia presentations to foster equity and growth through enlightening speaking engagements and customized professional development workshops.
Through marketing and targeted social media campaigns, Talking Sheets Enterpises, LLC adeptly utilizes creativity and stellar content creation to produce culturally appropriate and demographic focused products that merge images with words to spread your message, reinforce your brand and strengthen your customer base.
"We See You & We're Here To Help."
Advocacy...
As an advocate for the underserved, L'Monique King chairs committees and lends her time and expertise to individuals and organizations who find value in creating greater health and social equity outcomes for oppressed and underserved communities. In 2025 her efforts earned her The Holiday Wish Foundation's Community Impact Award. Her dedication as a Program Manager within the arena of public health service has afforded her access to important policy changes and legislation which impacts service models and bottom lines. Whule continuing to serve those in need her passion for Case Management has afforded her an empathy and resource base that is empowering, sustaining and unmatched.
Educator...
As an educator, Ms. King has taught high school, routinely facilitated sexual health trainings, delivered employment readiness courses and has literally facilitated workshops in environments that span from prisons to board rooms. That said, it's no wonder - Ms. King brings tons of experience in reaching specialized populations like Displaced Workers, SUD commuities, LGBTQ+ groups, Youth in Crisis, HIV impacted communities and others.
With a keen ability to use language to create, impact, and communicate ideas, Ms. King has served as Editor-In-Chief for a health and wellness newsletter and column writer for a regional newspaper. Her peer review journal article on the redefining of Dr. W.E.B. Dubois’s talented tenth theory remains one of the most downloaded articles in the journal within two disciplines amongst over 5,000 authors.
Inclusion...
With dedication, excellence and innovation, L'Monique King is actively and proudly reshaping our world in a way where everyone is respected and no one becomes "other"... Inclusion is an every day act which seeks to purposely promote representation, participation and growth at every level.
