"Bad press was his badge. Prison was his prize. Sobriety was his salvation."

On this electrifying episode of The Cup of Joe Show, David S. takes us from a life chasing chaos—“Bad press is better than no press”—to 15 years of hard-earned sobriety. Crack and alcohol fueled his spiral, landing him a seven-year prison sentence after years of dodging the wreckage he left behind. At rock bottom, trapped by his own “bedevilments,” David surrendered—not just to his addiction, but to a shot at redemption that changed everything. Now, through recovery couple groups, he’s not only rebuilt his life but fortified his marriage, proving sobriety isn’t just quitting—it’s crafting a life worth living. Whether you’re clawing back from the edge, cheering on a survivor, or hooked on stories of ruin to renewal, this episode hits hard.

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The Cup of Joe Show explores the journey of recovery from alcohol and drug addiction—one story, one conversation, and one step at a time.