I Tried Drinking Myself to Death | Addiction Recovery Story | Adam Boyd

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Join this channel to get access our uncensored content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC076hYj43girxSFFFTq_jvA/join Adam Boyd grew up in chaos — the child of an alcoholic, bullied and angry, pulled into street life early. By adulthood, he’d been falsely imprisoned, lost contact with his children, and was drowning in alcohol and gambling. At his lowest, he weighed 600 pounds, couldn’t walk, and was drinking himself to death. But then something shifted. In this episode, Adam shares the real story of what it took to finally stop running: ✦ The trauma that started it all ✦ The devastating consequences of false accusations ✦ The letter he wrote before planning to take his life ✦ The moment he reached out for help ✦ And how he’s rebuilding trust, fatherhood, and purpose today ============= Key Learning Points • Childhood trauma can take decades to catch up • False accusations can leave lifelong emotional damage • Addiction can be silent, invisible — even without substances • Gambling is an often-ignored but devastating addiction • Rebuilding trust with your kids takes consistency and humility • You can come back from almost anything ============= Chapter Titles + Timestamps 00:00:00 – Intro 00:01:00 – Childhood trauma & survival 00:03:15 – Expelled, rebellious, and arrested 00:05:50 – Firebombing and survivor’s guilt 00:08:00 – Becoming a dad in addiction 00:10:45 – Falsely accused and jailed 00:14:20 – Alcoholism and weight gain spiral 00:17:15 – Gambling, shame, and financial ruin 00:22:00 – Planning to die 00:27:00 – First steps into recovery 00:30:00 – Losing 250 lbs and finding hope 00:34:00 – Rebuilding bonds with his kids 00:38:00 – Staying accountable and showing up 00:41:30 – Final thoughts on healing and identity ============= Sponsor + Social Links ✅ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hardknoxtalks ✅ HKT Merch: https://www.hardknoxtalks.com/hard-knox-talks-swag ✅ Bunny Hugs and Mental Health: https://linktr.ee/bunnyhugspodcast ✅ Wellness News: https://qrco.de/bbapw8 ✅ Warrior Mentality https://warriormentality.ca/ ============= Follow Hard Knox Talks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hardknoxtalkspodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardknoxtalks/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hardknoxtalks?lang=en ============= Follow Adam on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bigadam604/ For business or speaking inquiries: [email protected]