Jennifer Gimenez’s Sober House commentary continues! Below, the house mother talks about Steven’s arrest, the bruises she revealed on this week’s episode, the group’s decision to hit a night club and Seth’s resulting violation of curfew.
We see Steven arrested as a result of your 911 call at the beginning of the episode. You say that you didn’t feel like you had to justify anything to anyone, but did you have any doubt at that point?
It wasn’t doubt. I knew that it was ultimately the right thing. Like I said before, we called the cops to have him escorted to Las Encinas. I didn’t know he was going to be holding drugs on him. If he didn’t, none of this would have happened. I had reservation, though. His life at that point was in serious jeopardy and so was all of ours. But my heart hurt for him. That’s where doubt came from. I felt like I was the one punishing him, but I know that I wasn’t – I was trying to save his life.
Regardless, it caused animosity and resentment from the group. Were you expecting that?
I knew automatically they were going to start turning on me. The disease is stronger than they are, at this point so early in their recovery. The sentiment was how dare I take their Steven away, the one they were in treatment with, the nice guy they know. They didn’t get to see what I saw. Someone has to be the bad person, and I felt that they needed a target and I was it.
Dr. Drew told the group that he was “OK” with what went down. Was that reassuring to you?
Yeah. When we went into group process, the members of the group got its chance to express themselves in a safe environment, because our house had not been safe up till this point. Nikki had serious issues with what I did and so did Amber. So did everyone pretty much. But when Dr. Drew said I did the right thing, they kinda went, “Ah!” They needed a leader and having Dr. Drew say that to them was a relief.
You made reference to it last week, but this week you show the bruises that resulted from your altercation with Steven. How exactly did you get them?
Furniture was being thrown and there were drawers and doorknobs to contend with. He had a little table that he lifted and threw. It hit my legs and was pushed against me – that kind of stuff. It wasn’t like he was swinging at me, it was stuff being shoved while we were just standing there trying to talk reason to him.
Another point is that some of the house members go out to get jobs. This seems particularly humbling for people in the entertainment industry. Do you have any experience doing this sort of thing?
There was a time when I needed to go back to basics, because I never was taught basics. I was discovered (as a model) really young, so I kinda had to learn basic stuff like filing and paperwork and answering phones. I worked as a receptionist for a quick second, but it helped me a lot. I became accountable, did simple tasks, learned how to quick and then moved on to the next place I wanted to go in my life.
When everyone decided to go out to a nightclub, you were vocally against it. Can you talk a little more about why?
We all get choices. Hollywood nightlife was most of those people’s scene, and I just wonder so early in recovery, how do you say no to drugs and alcohol in your old haunt? How is that not tempting and luring? Why put yourself in a situation when you’re tempted, and when you don’t really know the word “no?”
Are there any benefits from testing yourself in this way and passing, though? Everyone came back that night still sober.
There will be a time when they can say no, once they amass the tools. At this point, they just don’t have them. I can go into a bar or a party for the most part. It doesn’t bother me today. This group goes out one time, and “Yay! The war’s over!”? I don’t think so. And there’s no reward at the end of that day, anyway. And as you’ll see, my assumption was correct.
Dr. Drew says Mary’s manager/boyfriend David is a threat to her sobriety. Did you get that sense, as well?
Yeah. It didn’t seem to me that David had Mary’s best interest in mind. By toying with her and showing her alcohol when she’s three days, four days sober, he’s not being helpful. He denies her alcoholism, but then it’s like, why is she trying to get sober on her own will? I don’t think David’s a very positive influence in Mary’s recovery, especially at that point.
Seth ends up violating curfew. How disappointing was that for you?
I was frustrated with Seth. He comes in thinking that it’s a joke. He was playing with our time. We were concerned about him, and he thinks it’s all funny and that he got away with it. If you break the rules, what benefit are you getting? It’s not going to hurt me. I’m not the one getting penalized. If you don’t want it and you think it’s a joke, allow someone else to come in to get the care and guidance and support and the tools to get better.
Will suggests that you’re lenient – he says that he’s been in sober living where a five-minute violation of curfew is enough to get you kicked out.
I followed the guidelines. There were consequences to Seth’s actions. Was I lenient? No, I followed the rules. But I did realize that Seth was in more danger than I thought. It made me a lot more aware of him and I became really concerned. All I could do was give him suggestions and let him know I was there for him.
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what is going on, the saddest thing i have seen in a while watching the abuse of stephen. no one helping him, letting him wander around high out of his mind. jennifer you are an instigator of hate, you are a horrible person. what is with your stupid smile all the time? stephen did nothing to you, you chased him around tormenting him. what is your problem. you are there to help them not attack them until they respond. even tiny lister, you thought you could aggress this man for no reason? you need a shrink to help you with your passive aggressive tendencies. clearly you are still jonesing for it, you and that big bouncer idiot. help them not hurt them, they need a special person to help them and it is not you. you should work at the DMV or the tow yard. Doctor Drew, if you are a doctor, you to should be ashamed, i thought you were a good person, find another sober house that will take care of the people in need, not abusive ex junkies bent on hurting. jennifer is ugly inside and out. stephen we love you, we hope for your recovery. keep on drumming brother. love to all of you.
Jennifer’s Beauty
It may hurt Jennifer’s feelings (I hope not), but I had no idea who she was. On the outside, she is definitely one of the prettiest ladies I’ve ever seen. It’s hard to tell from the television show alone but she is just as beautiful on the inside. Her caring and love for others who are not taking sober living seriously is truly beauty from within. It’s hard to beat a lady that’s beautiful inside and out. Then when I saw her with a Yorkie, she got my heart all together. I just had to have my 17 year old yorkie (Cricket) put to sleep–his little stub of a tale wagging as I held and pet him. I’m already looking for another, but since Jennifer has one, I would be happy to share hers with her. I wish there was a way to contact her. I don’t want to be on or near a camera, but would love to have dinner with her.
did steven actually hit you? or hurt you? i dont remember seeing that in the last episode…
I am a recovered addict and I am very proud of what jennier did.During my addiction I did many things I should have been jailed for and always got away with them making me feel I was not as bad as I really was.We addicts have to give up our selfishness and self-centeredness or we will die,A night in jail is a very small price to for freedom from addiction.Also a note to Rodney you are a true inspiration keep doing the next right thing.
I THINK DR.DREW IA A DISGRACE TO THE WHOLE RECOVERY COMMUNITY, OR ANYONE WHO IS SERIOUS ABOUT RECOVERY. WHERE DID HE GET HIS DEGREE IN A CRACKER JACK BOX? HE KNOWS NOTHING ABOUT ADDICTION AND HOW TO REALLY TEACH SOMEONE TO STAY CLEAN. HE IS USING THESE PEOPLE TO BECOME FAMOUS AND SHOULD BE STRUNG UP BY HIS FEET AND BURNT WITH LIT CIGARETTES!!!
aloha jennifer,
first off want to commend you for the job you are trying to do. watch the show and it seems everyone makes excuses for the bad behavior of others. especially steven adler.
really respect you, jennifer and what you are trying to do to get everyone to commit to helping themselves and understanding that there must be some order in their lives. it seems even after counseling with dr. drew that noone thinks they have a problem with alcohol or drugs. or that it’s only the drugs that are a problem.
as soon as they had any free time most of them wanted to go clubbing.
want to commend rodney king also for his decision to avoid any temptations and to stay with jennifer and co.
rodney really seems to be serious and committed to getting sober and wish him the best.
and jennifer please keep up the good work you are trying to do. know it must be so difficult for you to be the “bad person” in the eyes of your peers but want you to know that i think you are really the good person who is trying to do what you know is right. and that is what it really comes down to is how strong you can be in the face of adversity.
you really have been an example to everyone in sober house but most of the people there don’t appreciate you because they aren’t willing to admit to their own problems.
jennifer, please stay strong and committed because you will make a difference in the long run.
aloha and best of wishes to you and yours in your commitment to sobriety!
take care,
Hi Jennifer,
As a follower of Celeb – Rehab and now of Sober House I am really pulling for all of these guys to get through and stay clean. I think what you had to do would have been difficult for anyone but you did it and you probably saved Stevens life. Hopefully with just a little time the housemates will see it that way also. I am just a housewife in a tiny little town in Mass. but I back your choice 100%. Keep up the good work.
Sincerely,
Kathleen
You go Jenn-girl!!! They are all lucky they are there, because none of them, well maybe Rodney, wouldn’t make it in a “Real” Rehab or Sober Living house anywhere on the Planet. With over 13 years clean and trying to work a program of recovery the best I can say is its the best entertainment on TV. And unfortunatley for the clients thats all it is. if they are serious about getting it together. Pretty much total insanity at best. Steven would have been gone from jump street when he “Choose” to show up loaded and holding. Dr. Drew should have stood behind his staff, When he didn’t Jenn’s authority was put in question and lost from that point on. A BBQ with 5 guest each, half of which shouldn’t have been let on the property to begin with ? where did that come from ? Only in Hollywood. Mary’s smartass buddies would have been told to hit the road, then the Police called on them. Tiny was a real man standing up to Jenn, what a ^!&(&!~`+!(~#%# hole. Mr David and his joke’s about vodka and where he hid the crack would be barred from the property too. Someone needs to remind Mary this is a Sober Living house not a strip joint and get some clothes on. I fail to see her _#&`(+^@^#@(`_@ s hanging out being conducive to anyone’s recovery. Seth give me a break. Anyone that relapse’s on the roof of a Rehab is in need of king size attention. They have giving you your attention, now just go on your mary way and play your games somewhere eles before someone thats with you ends up dead from your stupidity. Nikki, ya want to go home so you can drink a few beers, Go… don’t let the door hit ya in the ^!&(&!~`+!(~#%# Most of these celebrities need to go get some more pain, cause its pretty clear they are not ready for recovery, sure hope they don’t #((@(%^$+^*!)_!) it up for someone eles that does while they are playing there little games.
We love you Will!! This is Julie G. PRC year ago. Thanks for all you do for us.
Jennifer, you need a big hug! It’s hard doing the right thing, especially when you feel like the group is against you. I hope everyone respects the decision you had to make. You’re an inspiration!!!
I was very upset that Jennifer called the police. Also, her comment on the last show that when the soberhouse residents come home their problems become hers…. Well, that’s her job. She choses that job and yes, their problems will be hers…. She needs to deal with reality…. She did not need to call the police as steven didn’t hurt anyone…. except himself. Or, they should have searched him to make sure he would not get in trouble and only be taken to jail to sober up… I dont think she has any business being in this job at all!!!!
Yeah right you think that they should have searched steven and taken his drugs. Well if anything will enduce violence from Steven that would be it. At most she should have said Steven the police are coming to give you a ride to las encinas and he would have been able to hide the drugs. Again though the big fear was that steven would disapear on the streets and get hurt so if they had told him the police were coming he would have run. They asked him to leave repeatedly and he refused.CJ quit blaming Jen for everything you couldnt handle her job you sound like an enabler.
I have 5 years and one thing I relize by watching this show is that Jen sure does think she knows more then everyone else. Though, her job is hard, she needs to chill and relize therre is no difference between her and anyone else in that house. Unless she is the sponsor she needs to chill. I lived in a “sober house” when I first got clean and my sponsor was the one with a right to tell me what to do. All she is, is a house mom, big difference. i think what she is doing is excellent and beleive she is helping people but maybe she needs to start working her porgram more instead of everyone elses. You never hear about her program and her sobreity. Mine is still a daily struggle, maybe she needs to worry about herself more then everyone else.
Jennifer I watched sober house episode 3 and I feel you did the right thing by calling the police. You didn’t call because you were being mean you called for the safety of yourself and the others in the house. Hopefully this will help Steven towards his recovery and who know you may have saved his life that night. If you did the right thing then you have nothing to feel wrong about. In your heart and with your life experiences you know what you did was a good thing for all. Dry your tears and keep your heart pure. God Bless!
This stuff is great entertainment if you’re a drooling voyeur. If you enjoy wallowing in the misery of others and your personal drama isn’t interesting enough, this is the show for you. “Dr. Drew” should be ashamed – no one is profiting here except him and VH1. What addict serious about recovery would agree to cameras recording every quivering moment? These so-called celebrities are hopeless has beens who will do anything to be seen, no matter what the circumstances. As they say, there is no such thing as bad publicity. To quote another celeb: “Father forgive them for they know not what they do”. In the good doctor’s case, he knows exactly what he’s doing and for him there is no excuse at all.
I think Jen is a great ‘mother house’ and I hope after her experience dealing with these crazy celebs doesn’t drive her nuts. Jen, stick to your guns and don’t be afraid to tell Dr. Drew he’s wrong. He needs to step it up.
I love that Andy ^#`_@+~+*)!__#^$ is there getting the help he needs. Andy I love you and I will be praying that you get better. I continue to pray for all of yous, including Dr Drew and Jennifer.
God Bless.
Jennifer, Please put some clothes on. It would legitimize you. No one needs to see so much skin leave something to be imagined. Hollywood or not classy is class.
I just finished watching episode 3 of Sober House. This show makes me so sad. To see such fortunate people hurt themselves and everyone around them is heartbreaking. A model, singers, actors, musicians….what a chance in life. Steven Adler is my ex-husband in cognito.This is what draws me to the show. Thankfully through counseling and my own healing, “I get it now”!! Its a real disease and I wish I had the chance to help others who don’t “get it”! To all of us who are on or who were on the receiving end of an addict, be strong, be educated, be well! Jennifer D. peace
How do you get past the DT’s? Someone help…I’m hooked on pills, and when I can’t get that, it coke, crack, alcohol. I used to be outgoing and energetic,now I just try to get through the day. I have a daughter 11 yrs, she deserves much better!!!!!
Jennifer G. is a beautiful woman for taking this task on. I wish her much luck.
It is not the job of a house leader to “search” people. Should the house leader get stuck with a needle searching someone, I think that everyone would be singing a different tune. It would have been negligent to let Steven go on the way he was, Steven was clearly at risk of overdosing on heroin. Steven should be responsible for Steven.
I want to say to Jenn that I admire her courage for putting herself in the position of being a house mother to all these spoiled addicts. I am 19 years sober and I could NOT do it. Jenn, you are a beautiful woman and I just want to say that I am praying for you to stay strong. I heard you say that you need to develop thicker skin. I do not think you need to take the verbal and physical abuse. I hope you are taking care of yourself. Keep the faith, Sistah Girl!
I thought I saw bit of flirting going on from jennifer with andy, quit it, you are there to be a mentor. One other thing wear a bit more clothes jennifer.
I feel sorry for Will & Jen who have to try and defend themselves! Shame on anyone blaming them for calling the cops, he was abusive, could have od’, and jeopardized everybody elses sobriety! I know if anyone would have brought in heroin when I was newly in recovery, I would have joined them! Thank God that didn’t happen to me. Shame on him for doing it, and shame on Dr. Drew for bailing him out of jail. Some people don’t get it until they really hit bottom. If they realize everyone is so fed up they won’t even get them out of jail, they have fewer options, and realize that they are at the end of the line. His own family didn’t want to help Jen because even they knew this. I want to say I’m proud of Rodney, he is the only one who is serious here. I have hope for Amber, she already does have insight on her emotional development, learning how to get it & developing self esteem takes time. I really feel for her and hope she can realize how precious she is, and not allow men to use her so despicably. Not dating for a year really IS a good thing.
Steve Adler needs to spend a lengthy time in jail, and will upon his conviction of a controlled substance. His behavior at the sober house on the day of his arrest was unacceptable, life threatening, dangerous. He made the decision to use drug and to break the house rules while straight. Upon entering sober house Adler had no intention of following house rules, and was high hours upon entering. Upon observation Adler denied then became threatening to staff. Jen was ~_&_+!&#@%(%+_~ aulted both verbally and physically and was given no option but to protect herself and the other residents. Adler being on his probably 20th rehab chance has no respect for himself, or the other residents and their sobriety. I have no doubt that Steve Adler will again relapse and I’ll probably be reading about him in the obituaries at some point. Until Adler stops being caudaled by those around him he will continue to behave in exactly the same manner. I hope his upcoming stint in the California Department of Correction will show him the reality of his situation.
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This was a mind blowing episode and so shocking it had me really upset. Steven needs to be locked up for at least a year or death will certainly find him. I know because thats what it took for me and the people who truely loved me helped put me there. I was in prison 3 yr. 8 months, got out,went to treatment for 6 months and chose to stay almost another year. Ive been clean almost 3 years since and love life. Steven is going to die if he isnt locked up and Seth will Probably follow suit. Sometimes it takes pure hell to find happiness!
i am constantly praying for all of you in sober house!
It breaks my heart to look in the eyes of Seth Binzer and see the pain and sadness there…….someone give that man a huge hug for me please!!!!
Keep up the good work all of you and i will keep praying
Jen should not be wearing short shorts and low tops. You have cow thighs and fat hanging from your belly. Purely disgusting. People don’t want to see your fat #!*%@_#!+_)@^~~ Your filthy mouth should be washed out with lye soap. You are a bad example as a house mother. Quit trying to be a celebrity and get a life. What a pig.
You didn’t know he’d have drugs on him? You said “there’s a male here who’s in possession of heroin” when you made the 911 call. So is that in the rule book you handed out? If you use we’ll have you arrested?
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