05/27/2026
💜MEET GARY💜
“Hello, my name is Gary, and my story begins at a very young age. I grew up in a broken home and experienced a great deal of childhood trauma. By the age of 13, I had already started drinking and smoking ma*****na. What began as a way to escape eventually turned into a full-blown addiction by the time I was 20 years old. For more than 30 years, I spent my life running from my problems instead of facing them.
Eventually, I reached a point where I simply had enough. I made the decision to enter a 30 day treatment program in Morgantown, and that decision ultimately led me to Agape. I’ll be honest, in the beginning, I was unsure of myself and even scared. But little by little, I started to buy into the process. The more effort I put into my recovery, the more my life began to change for the better.
Through recovery, I learned how to love myself again and rebuild the self esteem I had lost over the years. I began repairing relationships with my family, found a sponsor, worked the steps, and started doing what I could to help others who were struggling like I once was. My faith, recovery program, and the support of the staff around me helped me discover a new way of living.
Because of hard work, dedication, and the support I received, I was blessed with the opportunity to gain employment at the very place that helped me get back on my feet. This journey has not been easy, but it has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. Today, I have goals, purpose, and aspirations I never thought were possible. In July, I will be attending Camp Dawson to earn my heavy equipment operator certification, and I hope to continue building a stable and meaningful career.
Recovery gave me more than sobriety, it gave me hope, purpose, and a second chance at life. If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that no matter how far gone you think you are, change is possible when you’re willing to ask for help, trust the process, and keep moving forward one day at a time.”
Gary is an inspiration and we are so so blessed to have him. 💜