In this episode, I break down the day I quit cold turkey and the reality of what happened next. I talk about the loneliness of the first year, the "silent fade" of losing friends, and the moment I stopped trying to suppress my addictive personality and instead decided to "Let It Eat" on things that actually built me up—running, hunting, and discipline.
A Note on This Conversation:
I want to be clear: this is my story. My battle was with alcohol and nicotine. I know that addiction takes many forms, and I am not claiming to understand the struggle of those fighting harder substances or chemical dependencies that I haven't experienced. I am not a doctor or a counselor. I am just a father who had to change to save his life.
Jan 18 202623 mins