Stories of Survival, Recovery & Second Chances

Through these articles, I share lessons from my own journey—survival, recovery, family, faith, health, and rebuilding life after a near-fatal medical crisis. My hope is that these stories offer perspective, encouragement, and a reminder that even after everything changes, life can still move forward.

Recovery

Personal stories and lessons about recovery, resilience, faith, and rebuilding life after medical trauma and prescription medication dependence. Explore the journey from survival to second chances through Robert B. Routt’s experiences.

Robert Routt’s memoir Almost Gone beside a winding path toward a golden sunrise

Almost Gone: A Journey Through Recovery and Resilience

After everything fell apart, rebuilding my life took family, faith, hard work, and the determination to keep moving forward. These are 10 lessons that helped me through recovery and taught me the power of a second chance.

Robert Routt

Aug 207 min read

Robert B. Routt recovering in the hospital after a three-and-a-half-week coma

The Journey of Recovery: Lessons from Almost Gone

After surviving a near-fatal medical crisis and a three-and-a-half-week coma, I learned that recovery was about much more than simply surviving. These are the lessons that helped me rebuild my life, find strength, and embrace a second chance.

Robert Routt

Jun 236 min read

Robert B. Routt during rehabilitation after surviving a three-and-a-half-week coma

Almost Gone: Surviving a Medical Crisis and Finding New Life

After surviving a near-fatal medical crisis and a three-and-a-half-week coma, I had to learn how to live again. This is my journey of recovery, faith, accountability, and finding new life through a second chance I never expected to receive.

Robert Routt

Jun 126 min read

Robert B. Routt during recovery after prescription medication dependence and a medical crisis

7 Warning Signs Prescription Medication Use May Be Becoming a Problem

Looking back, I can see warning signs that my prescription medication use was becoming a problem. Here are seven signs I wish I had recognized before my life reached a crisis point.

Robert Routt

May 146 min read

Finding Support During Recovery: Strength, Hope, and Second Chances

Recovery taught me that strength doesn’t mean doing everything alone. Family, friends, healthcare professionals, faith, and accepting help all played a role in rebuilding my life after a near-fatal medical crisis and coma.

Robert Routt

May 116 min read

Robert B. Routt with Almost Gone memoir artwork

Inside Almost Gone: The Story Behind Robert B. Routt’s Memoir

Go behind the story of Almost Gone as Robert B. Routt shares how family, prescription medication dependence, a near-fatal medical crisis, coma, faith, and recovery shaped his memoir and his second chance at life.

Robert Routt

May 56 min read

Open book representing hope, recovery, and second chances

How Almost Gone Offers Hope Through Survival and Recovery

The journey of addiction recovery can often feel like an uphill battle, filled with challenges and setbacks. However, stories

Robert Routt

Apr 286 min read

Surviving a Coma From Prescription Drugs: 5 Things No One Tells You About Recovery

Surviving a Coma: 5 Things No One Tells You About Recovery

After spending three and a half weeks in a coma, I learned that waking up was only the beginning. Here are five lessons about rehabilitation, family, faith, accountability, and rebuilding a changed life.

Robert Routt

Jan 195 min read

Robert B. Routt recovering in the hospital after a coma

A True Story of Survival and Faith

After a coma that should have ended everything, I woke up to a body that was broken and a future that looked uncertain at best. Recovery wasn’t inspirational—it was brutal.

Robert Routt

Jan 15 min read

Robert B. Routt during rehabilitation after his coma

Discovering Resilience: My Journey Back After Almost Losing Everything

After nearly losing everything, I had to learn what resilience really meant. My journey through a near-fatal medical crisis, coma, rehabilitation, faith, and recovery taught me how to rebuild a changed life and keep moving forward.

Robert Routt

Dec 12, 20256 min read

Empty hospital room representing Robert B. Routt’s coma and recovery journey

Almost Gone: A Journey of Survival and Resilience

After a near-fatal medical crisis and three-and-a-half-week coma, I learned that survival was only the beginning. This is my journey through rehabilitation, faith, resilience, accountability, and the second chance that changed my life.

Robert Routt

Nov 28, 20256 min read