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Lone Survivor Of Yarnell Hill Fire Battles Addiction & Survivors Guilt
Lone Survivor Of Yarnell Hill Fire Battles Addiction & Survivors Guilt
Lone Survivor Of Yarnell Hill Fire Battles Addiction & Survivors Guilt
Tuesday 16th July 2019
Brendan McDonough recounts his journey from surviving the Yarnell Hill Fire to battling addiction and finding recovery in this powerful episode.
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Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Brendan McDonough: From Tragedy to Triumph Over Addiction
If we don't seek the right help, whether it be therapy or counseling- you know a lot of people like us- we turn to booze, we turn to drugs to cope and to manage and to numb. But I know, for me it just made the problems even that much worse.
Imagine surviving a devastating fire that claimed the lives of 19 of your colleagues. That's the reality Brendan McDonough faced after the Yarnell Hill Fire in 2013. In this gripping episode of 'Escaping Rock Bottom', host Brandon Lee sits down with Brendan, the lone survivor, to unpack his harrowing journey through trauma, addiction, and survivor's guilt. Brendan opens up about his struggles with alcohol both before and after the tragedy.
One chilling moment saw him on the side of the road with a loaded gun, contemplating ending it all. But this isn't just a story of despair; it's one of resilience and recovery. Brendan shares how he turned his life around and now dedicates himself to helping others through Whole Fast Recovery. This episode isn't just for those battling addiction; it's for anyone seeking hope and understanding in the face of unimaginable loss.
Brendan's raw honesty and courage will leave you inspired and ready to face your own challenges head-on.