Trucker Turns Viral Moment Into Mission Helping Others Find Sobriety

If you've ever battled addiction, alcohol, or some other sort of vice, you know that kicking that habit can be one of the toughest battles you'll ever face. Sometimes you can't get help because you don't feel anyone understands what you're going through.

A lifelong friend of mine, Justin, has been an over-the-road trucker for twenty-five years, and one day he woke up and realized he needed help. Addiction had a hold on him, and his home, work, and personal life were being affected. He knew he had to do something because, if he didn't, his life would keep spiraling.

So, four years ago, he reached out for the help he needed and began climbing out of the hole he had dug for himself. Life began to rebound, and now, over 1500 days later, he is trying to use Social Media for good to help others who are struggling.

Recently, he faced family drama and turned to social media to share the truth. That post went viral, and people around the world chimed in with their opinions on how he handled the situation; some supported him, and some didn't.

People online can be ruthless when sharing their thoughts on someone else's situation; they can even be downright mean.

That's when Justin decided that he was going to take his newfound reach on social media and try to help others who are dealing with the pain of trying to get sober. He said he hopes his posts help someone who's struggling.

I think I'm going to post about sobriety. I've been sober for four years. It's been a struggle. So, I feel like at this point in the game, I can help people a little bit. You know, I reached out for help; I had to have help myself, and there's nothing wrong with that. I feel like if I can help one person, you know, get sober, then I've done something good for the world.

You can listen to Justin's story here:

If you're battling addiction to alcohol or drugs, and you're looking for someone to just listen, or to share how he was able to get sober and stay sober, Justin wants to help you. You can reach out to him on social media to hear about his struggles and how he's overcome the day-to-day battle of staying sober.