I went from rock bottom to recovery: A journey of hope and healing

When he lost everything, John's old hobby turned his life around

Discover how John Burt transformed his life and achieved national acclaim with his champion albino budgerigar after conquering alcoholism.

I went from rock bottom to recovery: A journey of hope and healing

I once stood atop the mountain of public service—serving three terms as a Pennsylvania state representative—only to fall halfway down due to addiction and the consequences it brought. My battle with alcoholism led to a DUI, rehab, the end (or pause…) of my political career, and ultimately, the unraveling of my marriage. But what felt like an ending became the beginning of a powerful transformation.