Episode Details

Mike Faria (@jerzeymike) shares his raw journey – from guilt over his cousin's drunk driving death, 5 years of daily drinking, to a 3-week coma in 2020 with yellow eyes, fluid buildup, kidneys failing, and doctors prepping his family for the worst.

He woke up anyway, got sober on August 23, 2022, rebuilt his body, his family, met the love of his life, and became the family man he always intended to be. Mike's the kind of guy who shares his story raw on Instagram to keep others alive.

This episode is real, no sugarcoating – grief, denial, rock bottom, the moment his son gave him purpose, and the miracle of his liver recovery. If you're struggling or know someone who is, this one's for you.

Trigger Warning: Coma, alcohol withdrawal, grief, self-harm ideation.

Help available:
US Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
SAMHSA Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Canada: 988 (or 1-833-456-4566)

Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro & Mike's Early Chaos
00:58 – Guilt Over Cousin & Daily Drinking
03:36 – 5-Year Binge & Rock Bottom
05:16 – Son as Turning Point
07:45 – Darkest Night & Self-Destruction
09:29 – Morning of Reckoning (Yellow Eyes)
11:34 – 3-Week Coma & Waking Up
15:06 – Hope from Dr. Raquel
19:42 – Hospital Struggles & Compassion
25:14 – "You Can't Do It Alone" Message
26:57 – Surrender & The Lock Inside
29:45 – Life Now: Clarity & Pride
32:10 – Losses as Wins
34:39 – Closing & Where to Find Mike

Follow Mike: @jerzeymike (Instagram/Threads – raw sobriety inspiration)

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