Michael Lawson
In Breaking the Cycle, I tell my story – unvarnished, direct and without excuses.
As a former sergeant in the British Army, I experienced extreme situations. But the biggest battle didn’t begin during my deployment, but after my return to civilian life. Celebrations turned into routine. Routine turned into dependency. And at some point, I reached a point where I almost lost everything.
This book describes my path into addiction – and above all, my path out again.
I speak about the invisible scars many veterans carry, about guilt, shame, and self-destruction. But also about responsibility, discipline, and the decision to reclaim one’s life.
Breaking the Cycle is more than a personal story.
It’s a practical guide with clear, actionable steps for anyone who:
struggling with addiction
to feel trapped in a destructive cycle
looking for a real fresh start
I’m sharing the three steps that helped me get clean – and stay clean.
Even the lowest point can become the foundation for a new beginning.