Brenda Dennehy

This week I sit down with Ciarán O'Driscoll, a man who has lived through more than most and come out the other side.

Ciarán has been sober since 2002, but his story begins long before that.

Growing up in a home affected by alcoholism, taking his first drink as a child, falling into drugs at a young age, and by 17 he was in Cork prison.

In and out of institutions for years,

carrying pain, anger, and deep self-hatred.

He lost his brothers.

They were twins.

He lost his mother.

And at one point, he lost himself completely.

But something changed.

Through fate, through becoming a father, through hitting rock bottom and choosing something different, Ciarán found a way back.

This is a story about addiction, about grief,

about accountability.

But more than anything, it's a story about hope.

Because no matter how far you fall, there is always a way back.

And as always, this episode is proudly sponsored by ADHD Now, the online clinic transforming ADHD assessment and care across Ireland.

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This is The Comeback with Ciarán O'Driscoll.

Ciarán, lovely to have you.

I'm sensing a small bit of anticipation here.