Life Begins at 40 - I Nearly Got Life

In this episode of Hope in Hell, Steve shares apowerful reflection on trauma, addiction, and transformation.

His early experiences of domestic violence and unresolved PTSD set him on a path of self-destruction that culminated in imprisonment for attempted murder. Yet within that environment, he found something unexpected - recovery, purpose, and a belief system that reshaped his life.

Steve speaks candidly about fear, courage andaccountability:

“Courage comes in spite of fear. Within pain, there’s alwayscourage - and that courage can become a skill.”

Now approaching ten years of sobriety, he mentors othersthrough Rethink Mental Illness and other support networks, proving that recovery is not just possible - it can become a way of life.

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