Jennifer Gimenez’s Sober House commentary continues! Below, the house mother talks about staying up late and worrying about the people she lives with (just like a real mother!), Mary’s toxic relationship, Seth’s downturn and why she doesn’t agree with Dr. Drew about sobriety being boring.
How worried were you about Amber when she didn’t come home?
I was concerned for her safety. I stayed up till 5 in the morning waiting, and I knew she was never gonna come, but you just never know. I figured that if something happened, she would call me. I was scared for her, but I was angry, too. We tried to help her and she just didn’t want it. There’s nothing you can do at that point but pray.
When you stay up late for someone, is that because it’s your job to do so or is it just something you’re inclined to do?
My job was to enforce the rules. Staying up late isn’t something I was asked to do, but the concern and love I had for these people is what made me do that. I do have a mothering nature. We’ve talked about that before. I think it’s important to nurture people, especially when they’re so sick and trying to get better.
Mary’s relationship with David is getting increasingly “toxic.” At what point would intervening on your part be appropriate? Were you just biting your tongue at this point?
We’re adults. One of the greatest gifts we get in life, and I didn’t realize this until I was in recovery, is the freedom of choice. I didn’t know what choice was. Mary keeps doing the same thing expecting different results. I don’t understand tolerating that kind of abuse. If David really cared about this person from a dating or managing perspective, he wouldn’t wave a bottle in front of her face and tell her, “Let’s keep going, and by the way, you’re a piece of s***.” Who does that? I find that when people are like that, they feel bad about themselves and they want everyone to know that so they take it out on the ones who are more vulnerable. I definitely gave Mary my opinion that she deserves better in life. It’s sad. It’s torturous to watch.
There’s also more clubbing in this episode. I felt like the housemates were, for lack of a better phrase, drunk of their own power. They’d gone out before without relapsing, so they were tempting fate again.
They had a lot of bad influences around them, and they just kept doing it. I saw it coming, though. You can almost play the tape before it even happens when you watch them. We’re giving them this gift, these suggestions, these options and they’re taking their free will and running wild with it. I saw in their faces and behavior that the demons were coming. Mary’s battling with being emotionally abused by this guy, yet wanting his approval. It’s not like just because you’re sober for a few days or weeks or months that you’re comfortable in your own skin. You have to completely condition yourself everyday. If you’re going to go out, get a little balance and foundation. Seth had none of that. Somebody talking about him led him down a spiral.
Early in the episode, did Seth’s cockiness, his insistence that he wouldn’t get thrown out of the house regardless of his behavior, worry you?
Yeah. It’s like, “Why are you pushing the limits? Your way hasn’t worked for you.” It gets very frustrating. You get emotionally attached to these people and you just want to shake them and go, “Stop! Sit still enough to feel!”
On the other side, that’s exactly what Andy does: he puts himself on permanent lockdown. Was that a relief?
Yes. Andy knows that the things the other residents are doing, running their own show. It hasn’t worked for him. It hasn’t worked for them, either, they just think they’re going to change and do it differently. Like, this time they have a handle on it. Andy’s so defeated that he’s like, “I don’t know how to do this, so I’m doing it your way.” That doesn’t mean the boring way, it means the stable way.
So do you disagree with Dr. Drew’s earlier discussion with the group on sobriety’s boring potential?
Sobriety’s not boring. You don’t lose your gifts. I used to worry, “Oh, now that I’m sober, I’m not going to be talented.” Or, “I’m going to lose the ability to be cool or fun.” At first, you just have to dumb down and slow the pace, from your thoughts to your actions. And then you realize who you are and that you’re more enlightened because of it. I have more fun now. There’s no boring in it unless you make it boring. It’s about balance and knowing that you don’t always have to be performing. I feel like that was a lot of people’s problem. I feel like whether it was for the cameras or their image or all the outside stuff, these people needed to perform.
When it turns out that Seth’s missing, Mary and Andy both assume that he’s off having sex. Any idea why they jumped to that conclusion?
There was no real basis. I think they were projecting what they would do. We’re all reflections of each other. There was no real depth to that speculation.
The episode ends with a cliffhanger. Seth is broadcasting himself via computer from an undisclosed location.
That was sad. He said, “Jenn, I love you. I’m sorry I’m going to be late.” I was just heartbroken. I knew that David Weintraub had been talking about a lot of the people in the house, saying that they were all losers and meanwhile, he’s hanging out with all of us. That really broke Seth’s heart. I think this may have awakened him to the quality of the people that were in his life, though. Regardless, you could see this coming from the first episode. Seth was not the same refreshed Seth that you saw on the first season of Celebrity Rehab. You could see the brokenness in him already. This disease has a huge grip on Seth. It’s so cunning how it works. It breaks my heart, but all you can do is love from a distance till they’re ready.
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50 responses to to Jennifer’s Side Of Sober House – Episode 5
Jenn, are you concerned that you will get burned out from being the one in charge? I notice that you stay up late to make sure everyone is ok? Are you worried how this is effecting you emotionally and your sobriety?
where that hell is seth is ok i mean wheres he at now not this epis im worried for him hes like my twin seth if you see this bro hope your cool man i love ya dude ya gotta hang tuff bro and so do i!!!!
Jenn, I just wanted to tell you what a special person you are! I watch the show even though I don’t know all you guys it’s strange how deeply I feel for you all. Tell everyone “SERENITYcomes when you REALIZE life isss meant to be a learning experience”! And I sure know that one I have benn free from drugs for 22 years and free from alcohol for 18 years! I would not even think of doing them EVER NEVER! After a while you don’t ever think of using again at all! Keep cool, keep healthy and keep lovin’ (and laughing)!
What is with Mary and this idiot David her manager/boyfriend? He is so self centered, disrespectful, judgemental of Mary and everyone else for that matter. He hurts her and makes her cry he hurts the people of the house and drives them away and she stays with him???? OMG someone need to tell Mary there are so many nice men out there she doesn’t need him. Look what he’s done to Seth….and he doesn’t care! What will it take before Mary wakes up and realize this guy is the biggest JERK in the world!!!
Then there is Amber…. Dr. Drew enables her behavior by telling her ” go and sleep the rest of the day and drink lots of fluids.” What a bunch of horse_ _ _ _. No, you don’t go to sleep the day away to recoup, you work the program. It is all about the program, no bar hopping, no babying relaspes, get a day job and you will be to tired to go to the bars. These people need a daily schedule, laying around, doing whatever whenever you feel like it is a recipe for disaster! Believe me I know, I started using in 1972 by 1986 I using dilaudids 4mg’s I shot by 1987 I was shooting up 28 to 36 mg’s a day.
Mary please get a clue about your boyfriend and dump him, please……
I think Jenn is so beautiful, inside and out. I do not envy her position in that house, and I pray she has the support she needs for herself, to get through the responsibility and the heartbreak of being there.
I seriously question the effectiveness of this whole televised recovery scheme.
I mean as much as I love Dr. Drew and want to buy into his concept of seeing celebrities recover as a means of reaching the common masses – I fear ratings are driven more from our tendency to stop to see car crashes.
I mean it seems like most of us tune in because it is entertaining to watch the mighty fall, and most of us see celebrities as being the modern day mighty.
By the way – I heard that Jennifer Giminez said that Andy `!*!^)`!&**+)`(# seems more serious in his desire to get sober than any of the others… WTF!?!
I have never seen anyone more serious about getting well than Rodney King, and to hear that Jennifer sets Andy `!*!^)`!&**+)`(# above Rodney King begs the question as to why.
Could it be racism? Or merely the fact that Andy `!*!^)`!&**+)`(# comes in kissing her #!@_*@#+#~%+#`! like a creeper while Mr. King focuses strictly on getting better?
Don’t take my word for it, you be the judge – watch the next episode and see how Andy and Jennifer fawn over each other while Rodney comes off as… well, sober.
.I JUST WATCHED EPISODE 5,AND I AM IN SHOCK.I AM MAD,AND WORRED AND SAD.PLEASE LET SETH KNOW THER ARE POEPLE OUT THERE WHO CARE.AND I WILL PRAY FOR HIM.SORRY GOT TO GO CANT STOP CRYING.ONE MORE THING MARY PLEASE GET RID OF THAT @)+(`(!&~(_~$_^$ YOU CAN DO A LOT BETTER.
Hi Jen I watch this show every week. I also watched Celebrity Rehab. I have been clean from drugs since 18 years old. I started when I was 13. I was forced into rehab. I thought it was “normal” to experince with drugs the problem was someone forgot to tell me I was suppose to stop. Well, I had a choice go to jail for 6months or go to a half way house. I thought I was taking the easy way out… I was wrong though. It was the hardest road I had ever taking in my life. It is an on going process. Anyways, I have some scme concerns with the show. Don’t get me wrong I love the show but, I think this is not helping anyones sobriety. I was reading your comments and I think you hit the nail on the head when you said “you didn’t know if these people felt like they needed to perform because the cameras were on.” Also, I don’t undertsand why they have the “freedom” to go clubbing. Where I was at you had to sign a contract that you would not enter into a bar or place were drugs could be present. I understand because it’s a t.v. show there needs to be “drama” but, why make it easier for them to relapse? I know you didn’t have the power to decide that but, the concept is crazy. Like the saying goes you hang around the barber show long enough your gonna get a hair cut. As for the David sistuation I think he should be banned from the house because he is such a negative influence on everyone. My heart goes out to everyone in the house and I sympathize with everyone. I just want to tell them not to forget…”Easy does it…. One day at a time … and this to shall pass.
Jen it takes a certain type of person to be able to do what your doing and I think your doing an awsome job. I respect you in alot of ways and wish you all the best.
We have all made drunken fools of ourselves at one time or another. I don’t judge. I saw Andy )`)$^*^((@%#^@#~ outside of the Hollywood Athletic Club about 12 years ago, and he was drunk and offensive. It’s nice to see the human side of him. He is clearly a good guy who has issues. Andy, you deserve better than the tabloid picture has painted of you. You have supporters, and I am numbered among them. I can’t wait to see you get rid of your deamons, on kick (`(^%#*@(@%&`)_ in this town.
Sonja
I just wanna say that I, too, am in recovery and can fully understand the urges that come with trying to remain sober. I think it’s awesome that the residents have you to care for them above and beyond the call of duty. I’ve been heroin-free for 2years and am proud of it. But I do rwalize that I have a long and tough road ahead of me. I pray everyday and as I watch the show I can only pray that evefryone finds the strength and desire to be who they were before any drusg/alcohol came into their lives. We aren’t born using and we shouldn’t have to die using. Jen, I admire your determmination and God will not put you through anything He doesn”t think you can handle. I knew the heroin was too powerful for me to kick alone so I sought help. I am so glad Dr. Drew is there to help you all. I think he is amazing and honestly, I use the show to remind me of what I don’t want. Thank you Jen, again, for showing me that it is okay to cry and express your feelings. Also, I know through you that I can do the things I want to while not being ashamed of my addiction. On another note, I hope Seth is okay; I’m praying he’s okay
I feel like this show is “Relapse House” Does ANYONE work a program here? Not much is mentioned about 12 steps or working a program on a daily basis. The focus has been everyone’s turn at relapse. I’m disappointed.
This show is pathetic. We all watched the rehab show and felt so badly for everyone, now, they all go back to same stuff the first day, PLEASE! They are NOT ready to grow up and quit. I really wish they had to live in the REAL world, make a living and raise decent kids, maybe they wouldnt be so selfish and ignorant. I’ve lost loved ones to drugs/alcohol and I’ve seen many people quit all the way down to smoking cigs. I work in the adult industry am now older, dont smoke or drink, did at one time but saw what it makes us. I’ve never been, but dont think I would like jail or be able to afford Dr. Drew! If you want to relapse, go for it! No one can stop you, but you – sometimes only by death! What will that do to your family and friends?
david is a toxic loser!
What the heck kind of recovery are you people working that you are NOT requriing meetings and 12 step work? The ONLY recovery is through 12 step work not going to clubs. If you keep doing the same thing expecting differnet results that is called insanity and that is not recovery. You have 3 known relapses possibly more. What kind of program is this. Like I said before in ALMOST ALL RECOVERY HOUSES these types of behaviors would NOT be tolerated and they would have 7 mintues to get their things and begone. This is NOT recovery this is made for telvision and there is No serious recovery. Where are the meetings, the 12 steps, the enforcement of the rules. Rule #1 was no drugs or your out. How many of these folks get that? Obviously none. I have 10 years of soberity and it was a lot of hard work 1 day at a time and this would have sent me into relapse early in my recovery. This needs to be addressed. I pray for those in recovery and I pray that all of these folks will get really serious about their recovery. As they say in the rooms “Keep Coming back… It works if you work it” You need to try working the 12 step program instead of the tv version. I pray that Seth will come back alive however I know that every day 1 addict will die so that another will get recovery.
Hi Jen, It’s difficult to watch these people not change ANYTHING when in fact we are supposed to change EVERYTHING. I believe that I was brought to a town of population 400 to get my recovery. As long as I had those things from my past I would not have humility and that seems to be a hard thing for these people to find. It almost seems that Rodney may have that humility because he doesn’t have the same recources and influences that the other celebrities have. That I believe is a gift in itself. You continue to do this with grace and dignity when the clients don’t take the suggestions you make.
I celebrated my 1st sober bday with a graditude dinner for all those who have been on this journey with me. I also have to give graditude to you because you are an example of recovery. Keep up the good work.
PLEASE GIVE THERESA A SHOUT OUT FROM ROSA.
Just one more thing…BOUNDARIES! Jenn, as much as I think your heart is in the right place, you may sometimes cross a line when it comes to the males in the house. Also, if you have to keep tugging at a dress hem, it’s probably too short..cute but too short.
Jenn, you are doing such a great job. It is really hard to practice “tough love.” In a real way, this is what you are doing. You are setting boundaries, being strong, but yet you are very unconditional. You are perfect for this job, which in a way a good mother does.
Keep faith in yourself and thank God for Will.
Cas
I just want to say Andy, hang in their,you are so funny and you can do it, one step at a time,one day after another,minute by minute.I am going through this same bullsh.. sycho monkey that will not get off my back!We all need to work the twelve step program,it has to work.
We have tryied it our way and it didnt work so this is it!Seth hang in their buddy,dont listen to that wanna be PRODUCER,show that PUNK whats up!!
You all are the real stars.
GOD BLESS!
Doublel
Its very sad, the only people who seem to be serious and have a good chance are Rodney and Andy. Everyone else wants to live the old lifestyle (bars and clubs), they are not looking forward to some other type of life. Even after Amber stayed out all night, had a blackout etc, she still went out the next nite. As Craig Ferguson said Its a Thinking Problem, not a Drinking Problem. All these people have not changed their thinking so the reality of them drinking/drugging is VERY HIGH. Breaks your heart but they have to hit bottom(whatever it may be-?some death)before they change their thinking. Ive done gone thru all this with my husband, unfortunately Im very educated. All you can do is pray-there isnt much else to do.
I am fixated by your battles, but hopefully not for the reasons you may think.
I am an adult child of an alcoholic. Having been in the eye of the storm for 38 years I could never understand why my father’s love for me wasn’t enough for him to quit…allowing me to watch your recovery has helped me understand so much. Thank you, you are the bravest souls I have ever seen.
I have thoughts and wishes for all of you, but I fear they would fall on deaf ears save for a very few. Know this though, regardless of the (as Jennifer says ‘cunning’) forces at work within your pshyche’s there are people, perhaps perfect strangers like me, that will love you and want you to recover.
As a completely neutral observer I will submit this: do what Jennifer and the rest of the staff suggest! No matter what you may think their motivations are crystal clear: keep you sober, protect you from horrible influences, help you reach the goal you set for yourself. To ignore them or become defensive to their feedback is submission to the disease. Find your way even if that ‘way’ leads East away from Hollywood.
Sounds corny, but I wish each of you the best and thanks again for helping me work through my stuff.
i watch this show faithfully every week and jen i have to say kudos to you.you are a strong woman and i hope that you continue to be that way.seth i hope you are well and i want you to know ill be thinking of you.to the rest of the house…BE STRONG YOU HAVE IT IN YOU!
I have watched this show faithfully since it started and I must say that I think Jennifer is doing an excellent job. I am a recovering pill addict who has 4 yrs sober and my disease is really coming back to me and I watch this show and it reminds me of alot and actually has taught me more that I had not thought about. I am grateful for this show and my heart goes out to Jennifer and everyone that was or is on the show. One day at a time we can make it. God Bless Each and everyone of you
You shouldn’t be with your manager. For one a good manager wouldn’t talk to you like that. It seems that you have mare than one addiction, and that is your so call fiance or manager. You feel threten by him. May you think that he’s the only that will love you for who you are. I think you are a beautiful woman on the outside, and probably a beatiful person on the inside. Being a guy who struggle with alcohol and self image. Don’t let your pass haunt you for doing what you love the most. And that is being clean and accept who you are. And not to be like every oneelse wants you to be. Being clean is hard at first because we become more sensitive towards are feelings. Even though you may act like a child in rocovery, that is something normal. Because you probably missed out on alot of your life when you were using. When you get clean, it is like start life over again. When we get clean, we start our life over on the ady we got clean. My life is not all fun and glory, it’s rough and I have to train my mind to think back on what is was like drinking. It’s an old saying in AA that if you have the erage to drink, then “play the tape through”. Dr Drew or his friend with the hat & glasses, might have heard in AA. I wish I could meet with you and maybe share my experience, strenght, and hope with all of you .Or maybe you can write back. Remember addicts take life one day at a time. this is for mary carey.
i hoping and praying that seth is safe and can beat this horrible monster , i know he can he’s just got to keep fighting it peace and love to everybody in the house
I usally do not blog but this is really killing me. these people i dont care if its joe blow or has been celebrities how do you alow up to 3 relapses before they are kicked out? In the S.L.E’s that im )`%**(&$+`#_`)$ ociated with they relapse and their out we cant waste our time on people that dont take it serious.If we keep putting our effort into people who want to run the show we lose the chance at helping the alcoholic who really wants it. The rules you have in this home are way to easy.When iI first got sober and they told me i had multiple chances I would have taken it to the limit. God bless Rodney
Hi guys, I’ve been watching for long time. As of right now here are my thoughts: Mary – dump the dork, he can’t handle the fact that you are taking care of yourself. he feels inadequate and has major issues,….
Andy- love you to death.. you are so damn cute and such great happy energy, don’t forget that. Amber- no more parties for a while, hang out with Andy he’s a good guy… don’t forget to do for others too. people like you don’t forget to reciprocate little favors…
Seth – also love you, you have a great personality, relax, hang out give up the struggle for a while. play checkers, games with others….please..
Jen, you rule… you don’t need to second guess all the time, you know what is right and you are fair, honest and caring.. keep up the good work…
Do they have full length mirrors in there house. I know this has nothing to do with the comments you have been talking about but it is really bothering me. The girls dress like crap. If I knew how to post on other sections I would I just had to get this off my chest. I just the episode again with the girls getting ready to go out, the outfits they chose. My oh my. Sorry! I’m getting to really like the crew they just need some help with wardrobe. Anyone else on the same page with me?
I wish the best of luck on the road to recovery to the sober house. It seems to me that the only ones serious about staying sober is Rodney and Andy. I also wonder why those who are in the house are allowed to go out to clubs when its just temptation and a relaps waiting to happen. I am sure celebrities are not the easiest to deal with but where is the structure? recovery is up to each individual person because the only person they can change is themselves. I am also disturbed by the fact that david is allowed to be there when he’s so abusive.
they should show more of the therapy side and less of the parties,regardless of whether it makes good t.v. or not. this show may be a tool for people in the real world who are trying to recover from addiction.
I watched everyone in rehab and now have been faithfully following them in the sober house. Wow, what a eye opening show. Jen is caring and does a great job. This show has even helped me forgive and have compassion for my ex husband for his alcohol addiction. I realize now how high and mighty I allowed myself to feel when again and again he made what I felt was the choice to drink. Until someone actually gets help and/or deals with what is underneath it all it won’t feel like they have a choice. I don’t have substance addictions but I can relate to the behavior that some of these people are acting out. It doesn’t take long to feel much compassion and start screaming, “No, don’t do it!”, at the TV when you can see the downward spiral. My co-worker and I are both hooked to watching each episode and rooting for everyone to recover. I’m very glad I watched the show because when I read Dr. Drew wanted to show real life addiction in a reality show without glamorizing it I wanted to see for myself. Great job.
hey jen…seen the episode where seth ..was talkin to you guys from and undisclosed location….i am praying that he is ok and i agree with you about mary’s boyfriend…but why are you letting David in the house when..he doesnt belong there in the first place and second I also think that nobody in the house should go out so i liked Andy’s idea….where he is under lock down….when i saw that Seth left the club because of what David said i felt so bad….I just think that Mary should dumb him and just focuse on herself more…..
first david needs to be baned from the show as a maneger he sucks .manegers are suppose to care for there clients.i hope tht being a dance instructor for kids and do dacing herself will help marry ellen.rodney seems very determined in his sobrity thumbs up .all tyher best to every one think first.some one kick davids a;’;';
I think this is all so so wrong. I know some of these people are hurting for cash…and believe me I know what that’s like. And, maybe some of them feel the whole TV thing and the awesome Dr. Drew (love him), will be enough to motivate them. But, I can’t help but really resent the producers of this show. I think in the long run, the show is actually feeding these people’s addictions, by exploiting them. I think what they need, especially Seth, is to get the F out of Hollywood. Rehab in Hollywood is an oxymoron. If the producers were really interested in helping these people, the location would not be set in freaking Hollywood. Celebrity or not, people are people. The only real way to get these people to heal is to force them to see the world outside of Hollywood. Make them see that it’s possible to be happy without drugs/alcohol. The only way to do that is to take them away from the life they already know. Take them away from the substance filled world they built for themselves. Take them the F out of Cali. Then, if they want to, they will see. They’ll see that it is possible.
I think Dr Drew and Jen are doing a wonderful job! And I know it is difficult to do what they are doing. Will is great also. I don’t know if all of the players are serious except for Rodney about their soberity. They have been given a wonderful oppportunity and they NEED to take advantage of it. David needs to be banned from the house, he is looking for his 15 minutes of fame. He is a piece of crap! Good luck to all!
I can’t imagine how anyone could stay “sober” in sober house. The drama is out of control. Folks inclined to engage in compulsive behavior need to minimize the drama in their lives and nurture the sober side of their personalities. They clearly grew up in chaotic homes and do not need this duplicated in this living environment. Respectfully Jen, you need to model sober living and not be their friend. A rule doesn’t need to be explained, (as it continues to be for Seth) it’s a rule, no questions asked.
You know i just saw this episode…I couldnt believe some of the things i saw… it was soo crazy… i dont usually comment on shows but i somehow even though i dont know these people seem drawn to them…and jennifer i applaud you and Dr. Drew and the rest of the staff for what you do. I do want to tell them something even if they wont see it…:
Seth your amazing ! dont let anyone tell you different your talented and emotional. just how rockstars are! but you are sensitive and loving. you just need to love yourself and get rid of everything that may bother you or your sobriety!
Mary you are your own person do not let david drag you down, no matter what you think anything !__#(^@@~#&!%** ociated with him….you just being around him is beyond ridiculous!!!
Amber stop testing yourself! someone as beautiful as you and as much passsion that you have can hold take the world and pik out the oppurtunities and go far!
to the rest of you please dont lose faith…Well really none of you lose faith because if you do there’s nothing left for you…i know yall can do it I KNOW YOU CAN!
Andy you are a great edition keep your head in the game and your influence is vital to some and i know you see it some but not as much as wedo.
TO SOBER HOUSE: I LOVE YALL DEARLY AND ADORE AT YOUR DRIVE TO BE BETTER AND DONT FORGET I AM ROOTING FOR YOU ALL!
Jen is the best thing on this show. Her experience as a recovering addict gives her a special insight that I love. I don’t think the others know how special she is. Some of what she has said has hit home and reflects the fact that she is truly working her program. Keep your sanity, Jen, no matter what how crazy the others around you may get.
Jenn had it right. If Seth wants to leave, he should leave. He doesn’t respect the program, the staff or his fellow clients in the facility. He has chosen drugs and being the center of attention over sobriety. He can’t have it both ways. Now Dr. D and his underlings will beg him to come back. What kind of tough love is that? Seth hasn’t hit his personal bottom yet and may even die. We have to accept that. We get clean and sober for ourselves, not for anybody else.
These people are enablers. So far Steven, Amber and Seth went out and got drunk/high and were welcomed back into the fold. Other residents conclude they can relapse with no consequences. Andy said he doesn’t need more drama while he’s there. I agree.
Love, Slade’s blog! Not judging, but not good for the gang and certainly not good for Mary. David is a beast, and I hope that Dr Drew and Jen know about his DWI, and I think that they will agree. He is no better than they are! He is very judgemental, and he has no reason to be.
He needs to be supportive now in their time of need, prick! We need to hope for the best for Seth!
seth,
get your head in the process, you have been successful in the past and have a beautiful amazing son to consider. You don’t want to do something stupid that your son will have to deal with and live with the rest of his life because your next move can and will affect his life possibly the rest of his life depending on what path you choose. You are such a great person and have so much to give if you can just kick now. I have had my problems and have seen the affect it has had on my kids and it’s not positive. The one thing I know as a parent is that our kids are the most important thing in life, we need to put the best interest of them ahead of our issues and do what needs to be done to be successful in recovery(whether it’s rehab or depression our problems affect our childrens lives) and be present and a positive in their lives. it appears you are so sincere and desire change and I believe you can do it just fight the demons don’t give in you are a good person and deserve a better life.
We don’t see any of it, but I’m hoping that some of these guys are going to meetings, either put on at the house itself or elsewhere. Jenn, have you thought about being a double-winner and going to some Alanon meetings? I’m in recovery for many years, but I had to haul myself to Alanon when my daughter was clobbered by this disease. Big fat kudos to Andy for taking Step Two! Believe it or not I pray all the time for these guys, they don’t seem famous to me at all. They aren’t any different. We all think noone can understand, lol.
hey jenn!!!
keep up the good work. I am a youth counselor in a group home/transitional living program for at risk kids. I compare my job to being a mother also but its the toughest job ive ever loved. I understand the pain and the struggles that go along with doing the things we do. If you have any advice to make the stress and hardships easier to handle pass it on girl!!!
I love the show!!
I watch every thursday.I just think you all are doing a great job.Its hard and there is a lot of temtation out there.I love Andy $^)+^+%@_&~$%_@( he is so adorable I want to just hug and kiss him.Hang in there guys & gals! Im on your side and Steven you are by far the greatest drummer!When things get tough just think one day at a time.I think someone should put a drum set in the house for Steven to jam out with.
I am currently a coke addict and have been for 15 years. No rehab will take me because I dont have insurance and I cant get into a state facility because I make too much money. The people on the show are very lucky to have the resources to get help. I have been trying for years and no one wants to help me. I am a funtioning addict, however, my face is swollen beyond recognition because of my heavy drug use. I still go to work every day. I told my family and coworkers that I have a severe sinus infection that is not treatable. They actually believe that. Anyway, my hope is that someday instead of spending so much money on the war on drugs, that some of that money could be spent on fixing broken people like me. The pain I endure everyday is unbearable, both physical and mental. I watch Sober House every week in the hopes that something Dr. Drew says will finally make me stop. Sober House is my version of rehab because I do not have the resources to get in to treatment, which I so desperately want.
I am currently a coke addict and have been for 15 years. No rehab will take me because I dont have insurance and I cant get into a state facility because I make too much money. The people on the show are very lucky to have the resources to get help. I have been trying for years and no one wants to help me. I am a funtioning addict, however, my face is swollen beyond recognition because of my heavy drug use. I still go to work every day. I told my family and coworkers that I have a severe sinus infection that is not treatable. They actually believe that. Anyway, my hope is that someday instead of spending so much money on the war on drugs, that some of that money could be spent on fixing broken people like me. The pain I endure everyday is unbearable, both physical and mental. I watch Sober House every week in the hopes that something Dr. Drew says will finally make me stop. Sober House is my version of rehab because I do not have the resources to get in to treatment, which I so desperately want.
I don’t think Jennifer has the tools necessary to manage a sober living house. She is like a parent trying to be a friend. You must separate yourself from the clients, set an example, be an authority figure but always keep your door open if they need you. She seems to act like she wants to be part of the “gang”, wanting their acceptance but not gaining any respect from them. They are all relapsing one-by-one and where is their guidance?
I think Jennifer made the right call using 911 to save Stephan’s life. Her job is to help everyone in her care live sober, key word live.
I must say scary mary and her low class pimp boyfreind, are to blame for MR.SETH relapse. WHO does he think he is talking about SETH and his amigos. MAN I wish SETH would of kicked his (#*%##(__!$_@@$ PLEASE SOMEBODY KICK HIS (#*%##(__!$_@@$ MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO SETH AND STEVEN AND ANDY AND RODNEY. PLEASE BE STRONG.
HI PEEPS I THINK ALL YOU GUYS AND GALS ARE GREAT YOU R ALL AN INSPERATION TO ALOT OF PEOPLE,SOOO KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK,LOVE YOU ALL.GOD BLESS YOU.ALLEE
Wow–that David Weintraub is such a soul-less, heartless douchebag, through and though. I’m sad that he got any air-time on this show, and would relish seeing him end up in the gutter and as desparate as any of these people ended up. You can bet there would be nobody to help him if he ever got there. What a piece of trash.