Mike Smith: From Rock Bottom to Recovery. One Man’s Raw Journey Through Bipolar Disorder and Addiction

In this deeply moving episode of Adversity to Strength, our guest shares a harrowing, unfiltered account of his battle with mental illness, addiction, and the long road to recovery.After being discharged from the military for drug abuse, he returned home to rejection and isolation. What followed was years of trauma, multiple stays in psychiatric wards, time spent in homeless shelters, and stints in prison after manic episodes left him vulnerable and misunderstood.He speaks candidly about padded cells, courtrooms, and the silence of institutions where he witnessed the cries of the forgotten. For decades, he didn’t realize how unwell he was, though everyone around him did.Now in recovery, with balanced medication and sobriety from alcohol, he reflects on the miracle of survival and the power of truth. This episode is a raw, honest conversation about mania, addiction, suicide attempts, and the courage it takes to reclaim your life.www.adversitytostrength.comhttps://open.spotify.com/track/6FRQGRdhueJGTKiYnirDNy?si=4dd2d9879db346bdhttps://theguttergospel.com/home