Behind the Badge: PTSD, Addiction, and the Fight to Stay Alive

In this powerful episode of Middle-Class Matters, Brooke and Renae sit down with Mark Kneebone, a former law enforcement officer, recovering alcoholic, and host of the Steel City Round Table Podcast. Mark shares his journey through PTSD, severe depression, and addiction — struggles often hidden behind the badge.

From rock bottom and suicidal thoughts to inpatient treatment and early sobriety, Mark speaks honestly about trauma, recovery, and choosing life.

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