The Day He Pulled The Trigger - What Happened After Will Give You Goosebumps

What do you do when the pain gets so loud that you don’t want to be here anymore? What happens in the moment when life almost ends… and something pulls you back?

In this powerful episode of The Rollercoaster Podcast, I sit down with Wes Wright, who opens up about the day he attempted to take his own life and the split-second moment that changed everything. Wes walks us through the fear, exhaustion, and silent suffering that led him there, the near-death experience that followed, and the long road back toward faith, accountability, and purpose.

This conversation goes far beyond a suicide attempt. We talk about men’s mental health, depression, identity, faith, redemption, and the lies that convince people they are alone or beyond repair. Wes shares the hard lessons he learned about responsibility, healing, and why pain doesn’t mean your story is over.

If you’ve ever felt broken, lost your sense of purpose, or questioned whether life can get better, this conversation will meet you right where you are.

Watch this episode to hear Wes Wright’s story and be reminded that hope is still possible.

Key Moments:

0:00 The Day He Planned To End His Life

2:45 Sitting Alone With A Gun And No Hope

6:10 Dialling 911 Not Knowing If He’d Survive

9:10 “God Still Gave Me A Choice”

13:40 The Lie That Almost Destroyed Him

16:20 The Ten-Minute Danger Window

20:40 “I Wanted One Last Goodbye”

23:10 Doctors Say Can’t Explain This

27:30 The Therapist Who Changed Him

31:10 “My Son Died… Then I Tried To”

34:20 Why Suicide Doesn’t End Pain

37:05 The Three Lies That Trap You

40:10 A Message To Anyone Struggling

Guest Info:

IG: @wesfunbro

Tiktok: @wesfunbro