You're doing well. I have a friend that's almost 70 who is finally starting her sober life from off and on use since her teen years. There's another lady in my recovery groups that's 43 and finally starting her sober journey from drugs started at age 9. My drinking addiction off and on for the last 20 years, and I'm 42. You got this. Stay strong. There's a lot of people who are struggling. You're not alone. We're here for you. 
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I also live in a men's halfway house. People are going to talk stuff about other people. That's just how it is. Take it 1 day at a time. You don't have to stay there forever.
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The number one thing I have to remind myself daily. I can Not control people places or things. It’s none of my business what others think of me or do. I have to just keep my side of the street clean. I know the last time I was in treatment (2 1/2 years ago) there was this one guy in particular drove crazy because he was so jail house mentally. With a lot of prayer and meditation to ask god to help me have more understanding I came to have more compassion and understanding for him. I was able to see him as a person no better than myself. I saw much improvement in him as well as myself
“healing “.
Maybe 
learning that I’m not running the show. Nor do I want to.
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Thank you for that, it has helped me already! I appreciate it A Lot!
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Years ago, even before my drinking days, I heard a saying that kinda stuck with me……” If they’re talking about me, they’re leaving someone else alone.” I don’t like or participate in gossip, so it doesn’t matter to me. And truth be known, women are the worst. Hold your head high. You have the best friend out there; God. 
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You can do this, you are much stronger than you think. God is with you, and I am praying for you.
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Don’t leave on account of others. It may be 100 times worse. Boundaries, distract yourself, focus on you and soon you’ll be out and into your own home. Positive thinking. It changes, I’ve been there
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I was also homeless for a decade- it's all new to you but you'll get a grip on it and succeed. You did the right thing that night. Keep up the good work!
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Don't leave. You have a place now that's better than being on the street. Keep your head up and stay strong
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I been there before. But you have to keep the focus on yourself and WHY YOU are there. It will always be Distractions ..You half to learn some coping skill Cause you can’t keep Running away when things get Difficult 
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