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Gregory — A Renewed Sense of Purpose
"From the outside, it looked like I was doing great," Gregory reflects. "But inside, I felt empty."
Gregory grew up outside Boston. "After I left school, I lost my way," he shares. "I didn’t have a strong support system and turned to substances to cope with feeling lost."
His life began to change for the better when Gregory sought treatment. For the next nine years, he rebuilt his life — landing a great job and buying a condo. However, when work pressures mounted and stress became overwhelming, he relapsed.
"I lost my job, my house, my car and my savings," Gregory says. "I realized I needed help. I entered a recovery program, where I learned about iCater, Pine Street Inn’s culinary training program."
Now, Gregory wakes up with a sense of purpose. "One day, I would love to open my own restaurant," he says. "I’m taking things day by day. Only this time, I’m not doing it alone."
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