In this powerful episode of Got a Light?, Rich sits down with Quintin, a Marine Corps veteran whose battle with cocaine addiction began after leaving the military and losing the identity, structure, and brotherhood that had shaped his life.

Quintin opens up about the darkness of addiction: using cocaine nearly every day, going days without sleep or food, losing weight, borrowing money, damaging relationships, and feeling trapped in a life he knew was destroying him. His story is raw, honest, and deeply human.

But this episode is also about hope. Quintin shares how an intervention from his family, friends, and community gave him the chance to say one life-changing “yes” to rehab. He talks about the importance of accountability, movement, honesty, fatherhood, and keeping the right people close.

A major message from Quentin’s story is that recovery does not happen in isolation. Community saved his life, but daily choices kept him moving forward. His reminder is simple and powerful: make one good decision, then stack another on top of it.

Powerful Quote from Quintin:

“Keep your rock bottom high.”

This episode is a message for anyone struggling with addiction, anyone who loves someone struggling, and especially veterans who feel lost after leaving the military: your identity is not gone, your story is not over, and there is always a brighter day.