Gordon James: From PR Pro to Recovery Advocate (Audio)

In this powerful episode of Recovery On-Air, host Christin Day sits down with Gordon James, a seasoned PR professional and the founder of his own PR company. A company that Crossroads now works with. Gordon shares his inspiring story of struggling with alcohol during a time when heavy drinking was the norm, even in high-powered circles. Gordon opens up about his time spent as a drinking buddy with George W. Bush and how he even did PR for his father during his presidency, all while battling his own addiction. During an era when “drinking was just what you did” after work, Gordon’s personal struggles with alcohol began to take a serious toll on his life. It wasn’t until he discovered the 12-step rooms that he found the path to recovery. With the help of a sponsor and a commitment to sobriety, Gordon now celebrates over 20 years of sobriety.