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I Watched My Mom Die While We Were Using Meth Together | Ep 172
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- Get a Grip Podcast
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- Jun 5, 2026
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- 2675
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Summary
In this powerful episode of Get a Grip Podcast, Louis Essig and Aaron Garnes sit down with Rich Davenport for a heartbreaking story of childhood trauma, addiction, loss, and recovery. Rich's struggles began at just 5 years old when his mother was diagnosed with cancer. As her health deteriorated, his childhood quickly unraveled, eventually leading him into foster care and a series of emotional battles that few children should ever have to face. By the age of 7 or 8, he was already engaging in self-harm and being admitted to psychiatric hospitals as he searched for a way to cope with overwhelming pain. As he entered his teenage years, drugs became an escape. Rich shares how he was introduced to cocaine at just 13 or 14 years old before eventually finding methamphetamine—a substance that would completely take over his life. What started as using quickly evolved into manufacturing meth, pushing him deeper into addiction and further away from any sense of stability. Then came the moment that changed everything.At 21 years old, Rich watched his mother die while the two of them were using methamphetamine together. It's a devastating story that still impacts him today and became one of the defining moments of his life. After years of chaos, grief, and addiction, Rich eventually found his way into recovery. He discusses the brutal mental withdrawal that comes with methamphetamine addiction, the challenges of rebuilding a life after years of substance abuse, and the unexpected moment he met his father while in treatment.Rich also shares why he eventually stepped away from traditional recovery meetings, what has helped him maintain his recovery journey, and the lessons he's learned through survival, loss, and healing. This is a raw conversation about addiction, family, grief, me…