Cyndi was 18 years into her recovery journey when she relapsed. She had a beautiful home, a teenage son and had built a wonderful life for herself. “Your addiction is always doing push-ups, even when you’re not using,” she said. Today, Cyndi is our Intake Supervisor at The GateHouse. But, before working with us, she...
Category: Success Stories
Entering Recovery: Lori’s Story
Why can’t you put the bottle down, stop drinking, and take care of your responsibilities? Growing up, that’s what Lori Fallon remembers thinking about two of her family members who suffered heavily from alcoholism. At the time, she just could never understand how a bottle of alcohol could control someone’s life. It wasn’t until the...
Jodi’s Story
To look at Jodi O’Reilly, the first thought that comes to mind is, Here’s someone who’s got it all together. Attractive, intelligent, and charming, Jodi is the mother of two daughters, the executive director of one of Pennsylvania’s top recovery and behavioral health organizations, and a natural leader–with a sense of humor and an expressive...
Tim’s Story
Tim’s Story: Overcoming Addiction and Helping Others in Recovery “Although I knew the amount I was using was lethal, that thought wasn’t scary enough to stop me.” Tim G., Counselor at The GateHouse Many would never assume that Tim has struggled with addiction. Currently a Counselor at The GateHouse and pursuing a degree in social...