Life's a Beach...and Then You Die
John Cramer: How I Broke the Cycle of Abuse and Alcoholism
June 28, 2023
33 min
John Cramer shares his tumultuous experiences growing up in Youngstown, Ohio, with an abusive father. Facing blatant racism, he dropped out of high school, also turning to drinking and fighting like his father did. John struggled to maintain relationships but eventually learned how not to be a parent from his own experiences. Tragically, his son passed away due to an accidental overdose of fentanyl and John was diagnosed with lung cancer a year later. Despite the heartbreaking experiences, John has learned a lot about himself and what truly matters in life.