Rusty C.: 24 White Chips and a Life Reclaimed

"24 relapses. One bus ride. The voice that finally saved him."

On this gripping episode of The Cup of Joe Show, Rusty C. lays bare the scars of his past and the strength that brought him to three years of sobriety. Born in New Jersey, Rusty’s world cracked open after his parents’ divorce, sparking a 7th-grade choice that sent him spiraling down a path he never saw coming. With 24 white chips marking his battles, it took a grandmother’s wisdom, a Texas speaker’s fire, and a “trust and tribe” of men to pull him back from the edge. Rusty’s raw, unfiltered story proves healing isn’t about dodging the pain—it’s about rising through it. Whether you’re fighting your own demons, rooting for someone who is, or just hooked on a comeback that hits hard, this is the episode you can’t miss. 

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The Cup of Joe Show explores the journey of recovery from alcohol and drug addiction—one story, one conversation, and one step at a time