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A Heroin Addict’s Brutal Life in Kensington | Jail Withdrawals, My Mom Taught Me to Shoot, Sobriety
Dave Marquess grew up in chaos—raised by addict parents, hustling for survival as a child, and spiraling into drugs by his early teens. By his twenti…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
“I Died for 10 Minutes” | Fentanyl Overdose, Crack Addiction & How I Got Sober
Crystal Ambroselli’s story is raw, heartbreaking, and ultimately life-saving.
Raised in a home shaped by alcoholism, chaos, and secrecy, Crystal was …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Bath Salt Overdose, Crack Addiction & Kratom Relapse After 7 Years Sober | I Lost Everything
Austin’s story is one of the most intense, raw, and honest recovery journeys ever shared on Rise Above.
After 7 years sober, Austin relapsed—triggere…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
The Dark Side of Alcoholism | I Was Slowly Dying From Alcohol
Amy Simmonds had everything from the outside — a thriving real estate career, a family, success — but inside she was slowly being destroyed by alcoho…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
My Son Was Murdered… and the Man Who Killed Him Walked Free | A Father’s Unthinkable Nightmare
Romaine Campbell is a police officer, husband, father, and a man of unshakable faith — but in 2019, his life was shattered forever.
Romaine’s two-yea…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Addiction Destroys Families | The Truth About Loving Someone With Mental Illness & Addiction
When someone you love is struggling with mental illness or addiction, the pain doesn’t stop with them — the family feels it too.
In this powerful and…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
I Was a Drink Away From Dying | Cancer, Prison & How Alcohol Took Everything
Becky’s story is one of survival at every level.
She was sexually abused as a child, adopted into a strict household, and later diagnosed with aggres…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
I Thought I Could Drink Again After Nearly a Decade Sober | Kratom, Relapse, and Finding Sobriety
Juliet Warner shares her raw, unfiltered journey through addiction, relapse, recovery, and redemption. From a lonely childhood and early substance us…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
I Swore I Was Quitting Every Morning… and Used Again by Noon | The Reality of Alcohol Addiction
DJ ActRight sits down with Kevin Lanning to share his powerful journey from active addiction to over 2.5 years sober — all while living a true double…
3 months ago
No One Knew How Bad It Was | Living With an Eating Disorder
Michelle Falco opens up about the hidden battle she fought for years — an eating disorder rooted in anxiety, ADHD, perfectionism, and a deep fear of …
3 months ago