I Nearly Died from Drinking Alcohol – But Got Sober at 30

I lost everything chasing alcohol, my job, my dignity... almost my life. In this video, I’m sharing my full story: from waking up on a McDonald’s floor surrounded by paramedics, to drinking Steel Reserves beer daily, to getting hit by a car while drunk on the job. This is the honest truth about what addiction looked like for me, and how I finally got sober after 11 years

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👤 About Me 👤

My name is Meghan Melin, and I created Sober Strong to share raw, honest stories about addiction, recovery, and how to wuit drinking Alochol. After hitting my own rock bottom, I found purpose in sobriety — and now I help others find strength, hope, and community through this channel. Whether you're just getting sober, thinking about it, or years into recovery, Sober Strong is here to remind you: you’re not broken — you’re building strength.

00:00 – Passed Out at McDonald's: My Rock Bottom Moment

00:20 – Meet Justice: 11 Years of Daily Drinking

00:40 – First Drink at 15: How It All Started

01:30 – Drinking Alone at 19: The Addiction Begins

02:15 – From Grocery Stores to Armed Security While Drinking

03:15 – Losing Jobs & Drinking on the Job

04:00 – Death, Homelessness, and Drinking to Cope

05:00 – Hit by a Car Drunk on the Job

06:00 – Alcohol Poisoning & Heart Issues from Binge Drinking

07:00 – Becoming a Bus Driver While Still Drinking

08:00 – 9 Months Sober to Relapse with a Drinking Partner

09:00 – Toxic Relationship Fueled by Alcohol

10:00 – Her Death from Alcohol at 28 Was My Wake-Up Call

11:00 – Drinking Before Work: The Day I Lost My Job

12:00 – Daily Withdrawals, Body Aches, and Cravings

13:00 – The Drunken Greyhound Bus Journey from Hell

14:00 – Losing Everything: ID, Bags, and Self-Respect

15:00 – How I Quit Drinking Without AA

16:00 – One Week, One Month, One Year Sober

17:00 – Health Improvements: Weight Loss, Energy, Confidence

18:00 – Real Talk: Alcohol Lowers Testosterone & Destroys Health

19:00 – Morning Drinking Isn’t Funny — It’s a Warning Sign

20:00 – Public Embarrassment & McDonald's Paramedic Call

21:00 – Heart Condition + Alcohol = Playing with Death

22:00 – Drinking Was Killing Me — I Got Lucky

23:00 – Starting My YouTube Journey While Still Drinking

24:00 – Sober Now: Why I Share My Story

25:00 – Alcohol Kills at 28 or 55 — It Doesn’t Discriminate

26:00 – Her Liver Failed — And It Could’ve Been Me

27:00 – Alcohol Is Poison — No Matter Your Age

28:00 – Alcohol in the Family: My Dad’s Liver and Kidney Failure

29:00 – Early Morning Drinking: A Lifestyle I Had to Leave

30:00 – Binge Drinking: 6 Tallboys and Hard Liquor Daily

31:00 – Growing Up Around Alcohol: The Cycle Begins Early

32:00 – From Chaos to Clarity: Living the Sober Life

33:00 – Drinking and Driving Could Have Taken a Life

34:00 – Crashing Into a Tree for More Alcohol

35:00 – Driving Drunk as a Bus Driver — The Final Wake-Up

36:00 – Losing My CDL Almost Destroyed Everything

37:00 – What I'd Tell Anyone Struggling With Alcohol

38:00 – Withdrawals: Shaking, Sweating, Hearing Voices

39:00 – Getting Through Detox Without Relapsing

40:00 – The Real Cost of Drinking: Jail, Death, and Dialysis

41:00 – Rebuilding After Losing Everything

42:00 – Why I’ll Never Drink Again

43:00 – How I Got My Life and License Back

44:00 – Sobriety Gave Me My Confidence and Career Back

45:00 – My Final Message to Anyone Struggling with Addiction

46:30 – Where to Find Me: Justice Stories on YouTube & TikTok

47:00 – Why Sharing My Story Matters