This week, I sit down with Timmy Long, whose story of addiction and recovery left the room in silence when he shared it at my live show in November.

Timmy grew up in poverty on the north side of Cork City and experienced trauma from a young age. Years later, he fell into addiction and soon after served time in prison. While incarcerated, he received devastating news that his mother had died, a moment that became the turning point in his recovery journey.

What followed were years of hard work and healing. Timmy learned to read and write in his thirties, committed to sobriety, and rebuilt his life. Today, he is a father, a husband, and a man deeply proud of who he has become.

This is a raw, honest conversation about addiction, trauma, prison, recovery, and hope.

This episode is proudly sponsored by ADHD Now - the online clinic transforming ADHD assessment and care across Ireland. If you’re seeking an ADHD assessment or support, visit adhdnow.com today.

The Comeback Live returns on Saturday, March 21st, 2026 at St Luke’s following the success of my sold out show in November. It will be another night of honest conversations, powerful stories, and real hope. 

Tickets are available via Eventbrite and the link in my social media bio.

Timestamps

01:44 - Welcome & The Impact of Timmy's Live Show Appearance

04:42 - Growing Up in Holly Hill: Poverty, Violence & No Father Figure

09:57 - The Moment I Emotionally Shut Down as a Child

11:37 - Wanting to Die at Six Years Old

15:45 - Finding Drugs & Alcohol: Feeling Alive for the First Time

23:15 - Relapse at 19 & Years of Chaotic Addiction

32:40 - My Mother's Death While I Was in Prison

38:52 - The Breakthrough: When I Stopped Fighting My Thoughts

46:16 - Learning to Read & Write in Prison at 36

58:58 - Final Questions: Advice for Anyone Who Feels They'll Never Make It Out

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