Behind the Badge: PTSD, Addiction, and the Fight to Stay Alive

In this powerful episode of Middle-Class Matters, Brooke and Renae sit down with Mark Kneebone, a former law enforcement officer, recovering alcoholic, and host of the Steel City Round Table Podcast. Mark shares his journey through PTSD, severe depression, and addiction — struggles often hidden behind the badge. From rock bottom and suicidal thoughts to inpatient treatment and early sobriety, Mark speaks honestly about trauma, recovery, and choosing life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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