172: Scott - I Surrender

From Crack, DWIs & Jail to Recovery Coach: Scott’s Rock Bottom Story | Rock Bottom with Ryan

 

In this episode of Rock Bottom with Ryan, guest Scott (sober since 1/8/18) shares how he grew up in small-town upstate New York in a strained, chaotic home with an alcoholic father, early behavioral issues, school expulsions, and criminal activity that escalated into decades of heavy drinking and drug use. Scott describes working in kitchens where partying was constant, multiple DWIs that led to felony charges and probation violations, and eight months in jail followed by immediate relapse. After years of cycling through substances, he spiraled into crack use, dealing, and suicidal thoughts before surrendering and flying to South Florida for detox and treatment. Scott explains how 12-step support, service, sober living, therapy, and building honest relationships helped him rebuild his life, improve his relationship with his son, and become a certified recovery support specialist, case manager, and recovery coach helping others seek help and stay sober. 00:00 Kitchen Life Begins

 

00:40 Probation Spiral 00:56 Addiction Explained 01:19 Show Intro Sponsor 02:48 Meet Scott 04:08 Upstate Childhood 05:58 Neglect And Trouble 07:17 Teen Party House 09:35 Selling And Stealing 11:23 School Failure Cooking 12:14 Kitchen Party Cycle 13:16 DWIs And Felony 16:09 Court Drunk Probation 17:26 Drug Court Jail Time 20:13 Jail Mindset Relapse 24:01 Relationships As Escape 25:59 Identity In Drugs 27:15 Breaking Point Surrender 32:54 Florida Rehab Decision 34:08 Last Blizzard Binge 35:10 Insurance Ultimatum 37:05 First Days in Detox 39:47 Recovery Lightbulb 42:16 Sponsor and Steps 43:41 Sober Living Reset 45:35 Triggers and Tape 47:20 Fatherhood From Afar 51:56 Therapy and Connection 54:20 Recovery Career Path 57:49 Surrender and Hope 59:38 Relapse History and Milestones 01:00:59 Closing Reflections