I Hid a 10-Year Drug Addiction From My Wife | Blackout, Lies & How I Finally Got Sober

Rise Above with Kevin Lanning · Apr 18, 2026 · 1h 14m

Matt Robinson lived a double life for over a decade.

Behind the scenes, he was battling a severe drug addiction… while his wife had no idea.

It started with a prescription after an injury at just 11 years old. What followed was years of lies, hiding money, and chasing pills—until everything came crashing down during a blackout in Las Vegas, where he emptied his bank account overnight.

That moment led to a phone call that changed everything.

In this episode, Matt opens up about:

Living a secret addiction for 10 years

The moment his wife found out

Addiction, shame, and rebuilding trust

What…