<p>This week, I sit down with Timmy Long, whose story of addiction and recovery left the room in silence when he shared it at my live show in&nbsp;November.</p><br><p>Timmy grew up in poverty on the north side of Cork City and experienced trauma from a young age. Years later, he fell into addiction and soon after served time in prison. While incarcerated, he received devastating news that his mother had died, a moment that became the turning point in his recovery journey.</p><br><p>What followed were years of hard work and healing. Timmy learned to read and write in his thirties, committed to sobriety, and rebuilt his life. Today, he is a father, a husband, and a man deeply proud of who he has become.</p><br><p>This is a raw, honest conversation about addiction, trauma, prison, recovery, and hope.</p><br><p>This episode is proudly sponsored by ADHD Now - the online clinic transforming ADHD assessment and care across Ireland. If you’re seeking an ADHD assessment or support, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://adhdnow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">adhdnow.com</a>&nbsp;today.</p><br><p>The Comeback Live returns on Saturday, March 21st, 2026 at St Luke’s following the success of my sold out&nbsp;show in November. It will be another night of honest conversations, powerful stories, and real hope.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Tickets are available via Eventbrite and the link in my social media bio.</p><p><br></p><h3>Timestamps</h3><p><br></p><p><strong>01:44</strong> - Welcome &amp; The Impact of Timmy's Live Show Appearance</p><p><strong>04:42</strong> - Growing Up in Holly Hill: Poverty, Violence &amp; No Father Figure</p><p><strong>09:57</strong> - The Moment I Emotionally Shut Down as a Child</p><p><strong>11:37</strong> - Wanting to Die at Six Years Old</p><p><strong>15:45</strong> - Finding Drugs &amp; Alcohol: Feeling Alive for the First Time</p><p><strong>23:15</strong> - Relapse at 19 &amp; Years of Chaotic Addiction</p><p><strong>32:40</strong> - My Mother's Death While I Was in Prison</p><p><strong>38:52</strong> - The Breakthrough: When I Stopped Fighting My Thoughts</p><p><strong>46:16</strong> - Learning to Read &amp; Write in Prison at 36</p><p><strong>58:58</strong> - Final Questions: Advice for Anyone Who Feels They'll Never Make It Out</p><p><br></p><h3><strong>Connect With Me:</strong></h3><p><br></p><p>Instagram: @thecomebackwithbrenda <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/682771b4ee813e8be23a0f01/shows/6828954450cf1b42f4640d61/episodes/instagram.com/brendasbits" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@brendasbits</a></p><p>Contact: <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[email protected]</a></p><br><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>