FaceThyFear Exclusive Interview: Justin Beatenbough – One Year Clean, No Looking Back

Some people don’t make it out. Some overdose. Some end up in prison. Some just disappear, swallowed by the life they never thought they’d escape.

Justin Beatenbough should have been one of them.

He lost everything. Addiction dragged him down, took his family, his freedom, and nearly his life. But instead of becoming another statistic, he fought his way back. Now, he’s one year clean, out of jail, and proving that no one is too far gone.

This isn’t a redemption story dressed up for the media. This is raw. This is survival.

"I Was Just a Body, Waiting to Disappear"

Justin Beatenbough:"I had everything. A home. A family. A future. Then, in one year, I lost it all."

"My parents and grandmother all passed away in the same year. I lost two kids. I thought the only way to kill the pain was to do any drug I could get my hands on. And I wasn’t alive—I was just a body, waiting to disappear."

"Even when I wasn’t using, the pain was still there. I lost my home, ended up on the streets, and even that wasn’t enough to stop me. Eventually, I got locked up. Jail forced me to sit with myself. Ten years of probation. That’s when I realized—this isn’t me. This isn’t what my parents would have wanted."

"So I did what I had to do. I cut ties with the people dragging me down. I moved away. I got into a program. I started rebuilding."

One Year Clean: The Reality of Sobriety

One year clean. No jail. A life rebuilt from nothing.

"February 15, 2025, marked one full year of being clean. That’s also the first full year I haven’t gone to jail since being put on probation three years ago. For the first time, I’m not just surviving—I’m living."

"Now, I’ve got a great job, and I have more fun than I ever did when I was high. But don’t get me wrong—this wasn’t easy. There were days I wanted to give up. There were moments I thought I’d never make it. But I did. And I never thought I could."

What Keeps Him Going

"What helps me stay clean is knowing that high is only temporary. No matter how good it might feel in the moment, it’s just gonna bring more problems. More loss. More pain. Or worse—it’ll kill me."

"And if I died from drugs, I know it would destroy my daughter. That thought alone is enough to keep me from slipping."

"Now, I can look at my family, look at my daughter, and not feel ashamed. I can be the dad she deserves."

The Trap of Relapse: Why He Won’t Go Back

Addiction is a liar.

"It whispers to you about the highs but never about the wreckage."

"Most of the time when people relapse, they only think about the good times. They don’t stop and think about all the bad times."

"When I feel weak, I don’t think about the good times—I think about the worst ones. That’s why I’ll never go back."

The Words That Changed Everything

"Some people think because of what they’ve been through, they can’t overcome addiction. That’s why I tell them my story. I’ve been through hell, and I overcame it."

"I remember the first time someone told me I could change. I was sitting in jail, and an old man looked at me and said, ‘It’s possible.’ That was the first time I really believed it."

"That moment stuck with me. That’s why I speak up now—because I know how much it matters to hear those words when you think you’re too far gone."

For Anyone Still Struggling

This isn’t just Justin’s story. This is for anybody out there drowning, feeling trapped, thinking there’s no way out.

Justin’s Message to You:

"I know what it’s like to think there’s no way out. I thought I was too far gone. I thought I could never change. But I did. And if I can, so can you."

"The struggle is real. But so is the freedom that comes with getting clean. You just have to want it bad enough."

"If you’re out there wondering if it’s too late, let me tell you—if you’re still breathing, you still have a chance."

Need Help? Start Here.

If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, don’t wait. There are people ready to help. There are places you can go. The hardest part is making the first move—but once you do, everything changes.

🚨 Resources for Help:

• SAMHSA National Helpline (Confidential, free help 24/7) – 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

• Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) & Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Find a meeting near you

• Local rehab programs & sober living communities – A fresh start is possible

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Final Words

"Some people don’t get a second chance. If you do—take it."

"If you’re still breathing, you can still fight. Get up."

If You’re Struggling, You’re Not Alone.

Recovery is possible. If you need help, reach out. One decision can change everything.

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