
My journey began when I hit rock bottom. Homeless. Divorced. Incarcerated. Nearly dead from an addiction that had destroyed everything I touched. I lost my home, my marriage, my relationship with my son Nathan, and any shred of dignity I had left. I was that guy—the one you cross the street to avoid.
For me, recovery wasn't just about getting clean. It was about discovering that the chains I dragged around everywhere could actually be broken. And here's what I learned in the trenches: the families who love addicted people are suffering just as much—sometimes more—than the addicts themselves.

to guide you through this brutal journey of loving someone with addiction without losing yourself in the process. Let's walk this path together, because I've been on both sides of it.
Through years of homelessness and hitting absolute rock bottom, I discovered that recovery happens when families stop rescuing and start supporting—when they learn to honor boundaries and get off the emotional rollercoaster.
As the founder of Brick House Recovery and author of Unhooked, I'm dedicated to helping you reclaim your life while your loved one fights their battle. Together, we'll navigate the stages of change, learn how to influence without enabling, and find peace in the storm. I believe in meeting people where they are with empathy and evidence-based principles, and that real transformation happens when families heal alongside their addicted loved ones.
Start here. Each episode gives you real-world insights into addiction, recovery, and how to support your loved.
Dive deeper with Unhooked: How to Help An Addicted Loved One Recover. This isn't just my story—it's your roadmap. Learn the evidence-based principles that helped my family heal, and discover how to navigate the stages of change with clarity and confidence.
Ready to take action? Join me for a free training where I'll walk you through the exact framework families use to reclaim their peace and support their loved ones the right way—no more guessing, no more spinning your wheels.