The Dark Side of Alcoholism: I Lost Everything to Alcohol | Relapse in Sobriety

Robert was born into chaos—raised by a controlling mother, traumatized by his father’s suicide at 8, and conditioned to seek validation in everything but himself. After achieving 10 years sober, he relapsed and spiraled, losing his business, wife, and—most painfully—custody of his daughter. But in the ashes of devastation, Robert found God, healing, and a new identity. In this raw, unfiltered interview, Robert opens up about childhood trauma, toxic love, addiction, codependency, relapse, and redemption. His journey reminds us that it’s never too late to rebuild—and that recovery isn’t just about sobriety, it’s about coming home to yourself. 👉 Subscribe for more inspiring interviews 🎧 Available on all podcast platforms 📲 Sponsored by OpenRecovery: Get 24/7 addiction help from your phone. #AddictionRecovery #SobrietyJourney #ChildhoodTrauma #AARecovery #Alcoholism #RiseAbovePodcast #RobertStory #MentalHealthAwareness #RelapseRecovery #FatherWound #CodependencyRecovery #FaithAndSobriety #HealingFromTrauma #InnerChildHealing #OpenRecovery #SobrietySuccess #OvercomingAddiction #SoberLife #traumahealing 00:00:00 A Turbulent Childhood Journey 00:04:29 Coping Mechanisms and Low Self-Worth 00:08:37 Managing PTSD in Daily Life 00:12:30 Getting Expelled from Boarding School 00:16:34 Struggling with Alcoholism and Lowering Standards 00:20:53 Missing a Flight: A Night at the Airport 00:25:03 Discovering AA and Father Martin's Impact 00:30:34 The Challenges of Early Sobriety 00:33:31 The Downfall from Sobriety 00:37:43 Struggles with Addiction and Parenthood 00:42:12 Transformative Sobriety and Personal Success 00:46:54 The Impact of Toxic Relationships on Sobriety 00:50:26 A Turbulent Journey to Resilience 00:54:45 A Desperate Rescue: CPR Saves a Life 00:59:22 The Burden of Enabling Behavior 01:03:33 A Turning Point: The Battle with Addiction 01:07:57 Turning Point: Choosing Sobriety 01:12:30 The Struggle with Material Fixes and Addiction 01:17:19 Transitioning Relationships: From Self-Care to Selfless Care 01:21:36 Finding Inner Peace through Surrender 01:25:43 Celebrating 10 Years of Sobriety 🔔 Join Rise Above with Kevin Lanning to watch more content on Triumph, adversity, resilience, and inspiration:    / @riseabovewithkevin   ✅ Stay Connected To Us. 👉Instagram:   / riseabovewithkevin   👉 TikTok:   / rawithk   👉 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/riseabovewithk ✅ For Business Inquiries: [email protected] ================================ ✅ About Rise Above with Kevin Lanning: Rise Above: Stories of Resilience with Kevin Lanning Welcome to Rise Above with Kevin Lanning, where resilience finds its voice. Join Kevin Lanning, a former Google Executive in sobriety, as he brings you powerful stories of individuals who have navigated life's greatest challenges and emerged victorious. About Kevin: Kevin Lanning personifies resilience. From overcoming addiction to conquering childhood trauma, his journey mirrors the triumph of the human spirit. Now, he's dedicated to sharing stories that uplift, educate, and ignite the spark within you. Join us on this journey to rise above adversity and thrive. For Collaboration and Business inquiries, please use the contact information below: 📩 Email: [email protected] 🔔 Hit that subscribe button for more exclusive, insightful, and inspiring videos: https://www.youtube.com/@Riseabovepod... ================================= #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #corecore #motivation #addictionrecovery #inspiration #selflove #selfhelp #loveyourself Disclaimer: We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred by you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of our publications. You acknowledge that you use the information we provide at your own risk. Do your research. Copyright Notice: This video and our YouTube channel contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of Rise Above with Kevin Lanning. You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to our YouTube channel is provided. © Rise Above with Kevin Lanning