Keith Knotek, retired CA Sheriff's Sargeant and Police Commander, and author of From Sorrow to Amazing Grace: One Cop's JourneyKeith Knotek, retired CA Sheriff's Sargeant and Police Commander, and author of From Sorrow to Amazing Grace: One Cop's Journey
Healing Voices Project: Sharing Stories of Addiction, Grief, Recovery and Courage.
Keith Knotek shares his story of alcoholism, depression, and trauma, through his 30 years experience as a police officer and commander, his book From Sorrow to Amazing Grace: One Cop's Journey and how his experiences are portayed in the new movie One Cop's Journey. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mike-tourville/support
43:10•3 Feb 2022
Keith Knotek: A Cop's Battle with Alcoholism and Trauma
“My message for Today is: uh, for anyone who's suffering from post-traumatic stress, you know, and or a substance or alcohol abuse, is that you don't have to live in the past, you don't have to be stuck in the past, um, and that there is a solution.”
Ever wondered how those who serve and protect manage their own battles with addiction and mental health? In this compelling episode of 'Healing Voices Project', retired California Sheriff's Sergeant and Police Commander, Keith Knotek, opens up about his personal struggles with alcoholism, depression, and trauma. Drawing from his 30-year career in law enforcement, Keith shares candid insights into the dark corners of his life that led him down a path of addiction. But his story doesn't end there.
Keith's journey is one of resilience and recovery, detailed in his book 'From Sorrow to Amazing Grace: One Cop's Journey', which has also inspired a new movie. Through heartfelt storytelling, Keith discusses the four pillars of resilience—mental, physical, social, and spiritual—and challenges the stigma surrounding seeking help for mental health issues. He emphasizes that no one should feel trapped by their past, advocating for the importance of support systems and treatment.
His outreach work with veterans and first responders adds another layer of depth to his mission of breaking down barriers and fostering understanding. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand the complexities of addiction and recovery within the high-stress world of law enforcement.
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