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[About Me]
where i am from + what happened
How I went from a Texas High School
QB recruit, good student, West Point
signee, to a homeless, convicted,
intravenous drug-addict,
who ultimately found recovery.
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[Diaries of a Homeless junkie]
Mental Health & Addiction Blog
Stories from my 14 year journey through mental health crisis, trauma, severe drug-addiction, and homelessness.
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"Goodbye Letter to heroin"
A former homeless addict writes an emotional goodbye letter to heroin, reminiscing on the beauty of their relationship followed by the pain

Spencer Brooks
Jul 15, 20241 min read
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My Descent into Addiction pt.2
The foundation, the void of my soul, in which I needed to fill with my addiction. It is all connected, and this is where it started.

Spencer Brooks
May 24, 20244 min read
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Misguided Mix: Street Drug Roulette
A homeless addict unveils the perilous gamble of buying unknown street drugs where experimentation can lead to devastating consequences

Spencer Brooks
Apr 7, 20245 min read
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"Diaries of A Homeless Junkie"
Night falls. Another dark illustrious landscape of junkies, whores, and the ever so subtle Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde mentally ill psychopath..

Spencer Brooks
Apr 3, 20245 min read
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Embracing The Darkness
[My struggle with accepting rejection] "Spill your soul, tell it how it is, share your heart," they say with their stupid shit-eating,...

Spencer Brooks
Mar 18, 20244 min read
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From Oxy to Black Tar Heroin
[My quick descent from innocent pain pain pills into the dark world of heroin] Summer of 2010 was the beginning of the end for me. Upon...

Spencer Brooks
Feb 9, 20246 min read
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"Kiss From the Devil"
A former heroin addict's journey through the depths of heroin addiction

Spencer Brooks
Feb 1, 20242 min read
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Ollie: Teach Me to Love
How an innocent, traumatized, adopted Dog, helped heal a hardened, traumatized, addicted young man.

Spencer Brooks
Jan 16, 20248 min read
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Homeless Hustle: Bank Fraud
Homeless man describes a common scam he perpetrated while living on the streets in order to feed his addiction to meth and heroin.

Spencer Brooks
Dec 10, 20235 min read
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Stanley: An Unexpected Ally
A homeless man meets an unexpected ally who gives him much needed shelter during crucial moments in his homeless journey.

Spencer Brooks
Jul 29, 20237 min read
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Homeless Hustle: Wal-Mart Scam
[How I supported my massive methamphetamine & heroin habit while living on the streets] Most people who have never experienced...

Spencer Brooks
Jul 24, 20239 min read
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"Heroin's Vicious Grip: The Price For One Last Hit"
A harrowing tale of heroin addiction: Follow a man's descent, as he sells his beloved Dodge Ram 1500 truck for a quick fix, while dope sick.

Spencer Brooks
Jun 7, 202311 min read
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"Divine Redemption: Miracle Healing Against All Odds"
Witness an awe-inspiring story of miraculous healing from Hepatitis C, as faith triumphs over illness. Prepare to be inspired! #Healing

Spencer Brooks
May 25, 202314 min read
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"A Mother's Intuition: Unwavering love in the face of despair"
A mother's love defies despair, fueled by unwavering intuition. A powerful story of resilience and unbreakable bonds.

Spencer Brooks
May 15, 20238 min read
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"Dope Sick: A Special Kind of Hell"
What you will experience if you are going through heroin/opiate detox, as well as a few tried-and-true life hacks to provide some relief.

Spencer Brooks
May 11, 202311 min read
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"From Hatred to Radiance: The Alchemy of Transformation"
Organized crime rings, in-depth stories of arrests and legal consequences because of my involvement, and the grace I was shown from God.

Spencer Brooks
May 10, 202310 min read
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"From Homelessness to Fraud: A Risky Escape from Desperation"
A homeless man's desperate journey takes a shocking turn as he resorts to white-collar crimes to survive.

Spencer Brooks
May 2, 20235 min read
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Homeless Hustle: Man's Gotta Eat
"Discover the incredible resilience of a homeless man as he navigates the city streets and finds ingenious ways to satisfy his hunger.

Spencer Brooks
Apr 28, 20235 min read
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"Spiritual Disconnect: How Evangelical Churches Neglect Addiction Recovery"
Uncover the neglected support and spiritual disconnect in addiction recovery within evangelical churches. #SpiritualDisconnect #Addiction

Spencer Brooks
Apr 27, 20236 min read
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"Shattered Youth: The Day I lost my Innocence"
Unmask the profound journey of lost innocence, resilience, and the quest for healing. #ShatteredYouth #InnocenceLost #ResilienceStory

Spencer Brooks
Apr 26, 20238 min read
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