Almost Gone Press

06/21/2026

I’ve lived through the chaos of addiction and the failures of a medical system that too often treats people like problems instead of patients. In my new piece, I lay out the healthcare reform updates that actually matter — expanded addiction coverage, better access to medications for opioid use disorder, and more support for integrated, community-based care.

This isn’t policy for policy’s sake. These changes are lifelines for people like me — and for the families who watch someone slip away. I write from the middle of it: the desperation, the small mercies, and the long road back. If you’re navigating recovery or fighting the system for someone you love, read the article and hold on to the hope these reforms can create.

Read more and share with someone who needs to hear this: https://wix.to/y8JU9Up

What changes have helped you or your loved one? Let’s start a real conversation.

Healthcare is personal. It touches every part of our lives, especially when addiction or medical struggles come into play. I’ve seen firsthand how the system can fail people, and I want to share some key highlights of healthcare reform updates that matter. These changes aren’t just policy shifts...

06/18/2026

I woke up to a hospital I barely remembered and a life I had to rebuild one breath at a time. In this micro-story I share the coma, the small victories, and the stubborn faith that kept me moving. Watch Robert Routt’s story of survival and hope. https://wix.to/0YOJ4NU

What part of a comeback gives you hope? Tell me below.

06/09/2026

I lived through a 3.5-week coma and a medical system that failed me. Today, I’m sharing that story in a new way.

Episode 1 of my podcast, Almost Gone with Robert Routt, is officially live. This isn’t just a recording: it’s my testimony. I’m talking about the unchecked prescriptions, the pill mills, and the medical oversight that nearly cost me my life.

If you’ve ever felt like a number in a broken system or struggled to find hope in the dark, this is for you. This story is raw and it is painful, but it is true. I survived so I could speak up, and I want you to hear why.

Listen now on YouTube and your favorite podcast platforms.

Follow Almost Gone with Robert Routt, and I’ll see you in the next episode.

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https://youtu.be/0FyEAOz6idg?si=Vyc0W1cRIMt_yX1A

06/09/2026

Feeling lost in recovery? You’re not alone. Read real-life stories of people who found strength after addiction and survival — raw, honest, and full of hope. These short reads might be the spark you need today. Read more: https://wix.to/Mv7rXM1

Addiction is a tough road. I know because I’ve walked it. It’s a path filled with pain, confusion, and moments when giving up seems easier than holding on. But I also know there is hope. Real hope. I want to share some real-life recovery inspiration stories that show how people like me have foug...

06/03/2026

I wrote *Almost Gone: How Walgreens and the Pill Mills Nearly Took My Life* because I lived through something I still can’t fully believe I survived.

This book is my true story of addiction, medical crisis, being found near death, spending weeks in a coma, suffering a stroke, and fighting my way back when life looked impossible.

But *Almost Gone* is not just about pain.

It’s about survival.
It’s about accountability.
It’s about faith, recovery, and rebuilding a life after everything falls apart.

My hope is that this book reaches people who need to know they are not too far gone. Families affected by addiction. People in recovery. People who feel broken. People who need hope.

If you’ve read it, I would be grateful for an honest review on Amazon. Reviews help independent authors like me reach more people who may need this message.

And if you haven’t read it yet, I’d be honored if you would check it out.

Thank you to everyone who has supported me, prayed for me, encouraged me, and believed this story was worth telling.

*Almost Gone: How Walgreens and the Pill Mills Nearly Took My Life*
By Robert Routt



Read 3 Chapters for Free on Amazon https://a.co/d/0eEGHhS2

05/23/2026

Big news — I now have an official author follow page for updates on my book, Almost Gone: How Walgreens and the Pill Mills Nearly Took My Life.

This book is my true story of addiction, survival, medical failure, and getting a second chance I almost didn’t live to see.

If you’d like updates, book news, and future announcements, you can follow me here:

https://books2read.com/author/robert-routt/subscribe/1/2355424/

Thank you to everyone who has supported me, encouraged me, or shared kind words about this journey. It means more than you know.

— Robert Routt
Author of Almost Gone

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05/07/2026

I woke and the room was different—and so was I. I didn’t know how long I’d slept, only that things I’d taken for granted were gone. After a 3.5-week coma, I remember the quiet, the stitches, and the first raw thought: I had to choose to live. I tell it plainly because I lived it—addiction took me close, faith and stubbornness pulled me back. Read a raw excerpt and see what survival sounds like. https://wix.to/Xp1IOfe . Visit my profile to read more.

05/06/2026

I hit rock bottom, then I hit a coma — and I woke up with faith and a single stubborn will to live. My name is Robert B. Routt. I lost everything to addiction, I found myself in the silence of a hospital room, and I learned how to stand again. Read the honest, unflinching story of recovery and grace in my memoir. https://wix.to/jASOaia

04/28/2026

"Raw, honest, and impossible to put down." – That’s been the common thread in the messages I’ve received lately from readers like Eric and Carrie.

Writing Almost Gone wasn't easy. It’s the true story of how unchecked prescriptions and a broken system nearly cost me everything—6 shocks, no pulse, and a 3.5-week coma. But it’s also a story of survival, faith, and the paramedic who refused to give up on me.

If you or someone you know is navigating the complicated world of healthcare or struggling with the human cost of addiction, I wrote this for you.

Grab your copy or read the first four chapters for free at the link below. Let’s start the conversation.

👉 https://www.robertroutt.com/

Official site of Robert Routt, author of Almost Gone — a true story of addiction, survival, coma, and recovery. Prescription drug overdose survivor

04/28/2026

Just published: Robert B. Routt Book: A Journey Through "Almost Gone" — a raw, honest memoir about addiction, recovery, and the dangers of unchecked prescriptions. Robert’s story pulls no punches and sheds light on how our medical systems can fail those who need help most. Read the full review and why this memoir matters: https://wix.to/pBxt15k

When I first picked up Robert B. Routt's memoir, Almost Gone, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I knew it was about addiction and recovery, but I didn’t realize how raw and real the story would be. This book isn’t just a tale of struggle; it’s a powerful message about the dangers of unchecked pr...