Six Ways Surviving Alcoholism and Depression Made Me Fearless

Nearly losing my life helped me make the most of it.

Waking up from a coma intubated and strapped down in darkness? Scary. This? Not so much.

Living through traumatic, heart-wrenching, frightening situations can sap your energy, confidence, joy, even will to live. I’ve dealt with depression since childhood and alcoholism for most of 20 years. They bring other troubles — spiritual, financial, professional…