David Boyle
David Boyle
1 Year 152 days - My Brother
1 Year 152 days - My Brother
1 Year 152 days - My Brother
Thursday 15th October 2020
Join comedian David Boyle in this emotional episode of 'I'm Quitting Alcohol' as he recounts his brother's tragic journey from troubled youth to prison inmate.
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Get the buttons here!David Boyle's Heartbreaking Tale: His Brother's Descent into Darkness
It's been the most fucked up thing ever. So he hasn't been off that lansipine in Like Years and recently he tried to get off it himself and that was a fucking nightmare.
Ever wondered how addiction and mental health struggles can tear a family apart? In this deeply moving episode of 'I'm Quitting Alcohol', comedian David Boyle opens up about his brother's tragic path from a troubled youth to a prison inmate. Boyle doesn't hold back as he recounts the numerous times his brother was hospitalized for erratic behavior and the desperate measures taken by their family, including sending him to live with an aunt in New Zealand.
Unfortunately, the change of scenery didn't help; instead, his brother fell in with a bad crowd, got involved in drugs and crime, and was eventually expelled from high school. The downward spiral continued until he found himself behind bars for theft. Throughout the episode, Boyle shares the emotional toll his brother's addiction and mental health issues have taken on their family.
He paints a vivid picture of the chaos and heartbreak that addiction brings, offering a raw and unfiltered look at the devastating impact it can have on loved ones. If you've ever faced similar struggles or know someone who has, this episode is both a poignant reminder of the challenges and a testament to the resilience of those affected.