Rock Bottom x6: A Cop’s Final Reckoning With Alcoholism

Описание: Rock bottom isn’t one moment — sometimes it’s six.
Welcome to the powerful conclusion of The Suffering of Alcoholism with Bobby Cudell, a raw and brutally honest conversation about addiction, recovery, fatherhood, police work, and the long road home.
In Part 2, Bobby reveals the moments that nearly destroyed everything — his marriage, his career, and his life. From drinking through trauma, to leaving his wife’s hospital bed to get hammered, to hiding behind coaching, to finally walking into his chief’s office and saying the words that changed his life:
“I need help.”
Inside this episode you’ll hear:
🌊 The Deepest Rock Bottom
– Drinking while his wife was battling brain cancer
– Missing his own children’s needs
– The moment he realized alcohol owned him
🚔 Addiction Inside Law Enforcement
– Why so many cops hide their drinking
– The fear of rehab, stigma, and the “rubber gun squad”
– What really happens when a police officer asks for help
🏥 Rehab, Relapse, and Reinvention
– The day everything finally “clicked”
– Why rehab saved his life
– How structure, discipline, and honesty became his foundation
👨‍👩‍👧 Rebuilding a Family
– Restoring trust with his kids
– Becoming present after years of denial
– How sobriety made him a better father, husband, and leader
🏈 Coaching, Purpose & The New Bobby
– How youth sports literally kept him alive
– Finding healthy purpose after addiction
– Turning pain into service instead of self-destruction
💬 The Takeaway
Addicts are experts at justifying their actions.
But healing begins the moment you say:
“I can’t fix this alone.”
If you’re a cop, a first responder, or someone battling addiction — or loving someone who is — this episode is a lifeline.
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Time Stamps

00:00:00 Alcoholism and Rock Bottom
00:03:46 Confronting Addiction
00:06:42 The Turning Point and Personal Growth
00:09:32 Seeking Help and Support
00:12:28 Choosing a Path to Recovery
00:16:47 Finding a Safe Place and the Path to Rehab
00:19:49 The Power of Discipline and Personal Strength in Addiction Recovery
00:22:53 Navigating Sobriety in Social Settings
00:26:22 Navigating Sobriety: Personal Approaches and Relapse Preparedness
00:28:55 Post-Rehab Life and Support
00:31:03 Challenges of Sobriety
00:33:35 Finding Positive Routines and Coaching
00:36:08 Life After Rehab: Family, Fatherhood, and Facing Denial
00:39:51 Addiction and Leadership
00:43:46 Lessons from Suffering and Friendship

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