Alcohol Was Killing Me | Hallucinations, Severe Esophagitis and How I Found Sobriety

Rise Above with Kevin Lanning · Feb 23, 2026 · 1h 14m

Spencer Forester had the dream résumé.

CPA. 4.0 student. Six-figure career. Big firm promotions.

But behind closed doors? He was drinking at 6:30 AM just to steady his hands.

What started as weekend partying turned into round-the-clock alcohol dependence. Hallucinations. Severe esophagitis. Resting heart rate over 150. Doctors debated ICU. One doctor told him directly:

“Rehab is going to save your life. You’re going to die if you don’t go.”

Instead of disappearing, Spencer raised his hand and asked for help.

Three meetings a day. Calling sober men constantly. Rebuilding from zero.

Now 2.5…