War Stories Of An Alcoholic - Hunter Burson (Part 1) | Pivot Or Die Ep: 009
Hunter Burson grew up moving between military duty stations, struggling with pressure, belonging, anger, and questions he didn’t know how to express. After witnessing a school shooting at 13, he increasingly turned to drugs and alcohol for relief.
What began as an escape gradually reorganized his entire life. Treatment didn’t stick. Consequences accumulated. Hunter lost relationships, freedom, and the first career he truly loved—but none of it was enough to make him stop.
In Part 1, Hunter tells Seth Kaser about the night alcohol could no longer quiet his mind, the moment he reached the end of himself, and the unexpected prayer that became the beginning of his pivot.
Content note: This episode discusses alcoholism, drug use, a school shooting, family conflict, suicidal thoughts, and an interrupted suicide attempt.
If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts or emotional distress, call or text 988. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
