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

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

Update: 2025-09-25
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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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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

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

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

Meghan Melin