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BURNISHED SOUL
Kevin Meleski's roller coaster ride fighting alcoholism, depression, and suicide leads to an inspirational, spiritual, and emotional awakening as he redefines his life as a national substance abuse counselor.
Amount Request$20,000,000 USD
Project Summary
Kevin Meleski is an upper-middle-class businessman with a nice home, family, and all the trappings Of a wealthy executive. He a dark secret that unravels his seemingly perfect existence.
Our protagonist is an alcoholic with severe bouts of depression and soul-crippling anxiety.
On the threat of divorce, his wife Katherine forces Kevin to go to a 30-day alcoholic program. He finishes the program but continues to binge drink until he has a near-fatal car accident and is mandated by a Judge into AA classes.
This begins his time Of self-introspection and exploration Of his subliminal and emotional issues. He begins therapy and relives the emotional pain Of his upbringing in a strict military style household. His father was a former officer in the Army, and his mother was a Jesus loving homemaker. As our protagonist deals with his past, he finds an affinity with helping others who suffer from similar pain and substance abuse.
Kevin's therapist suggests physical activity to help him cope with some Of his internal demons.
He finds a friend (Tony), who a catalyst who trains with him and him to heal through their physical activities. The two plan to do a Triathlon together.
He makes progress in his therapy and is encouraged to use his newfound sobriety and knowledge to at AA meetings across the country. He starts a blog and a page to help others with their sobriety. Kevin sponsors various individuals in AA and becomes a known substance abuse counselor. He finds himself saving lives.
Through his commitment and service in helping others, he begins to find peace, which keeps him on the straight and narrow path Of sobriety. But the amount Of time, energy, and money he is putting into his new quest has negative consequences for his relationship with his wife and family. There is a growing ugly schism between the married couple. Eventually, Katherine decides she cannot take his bipolar idiosyncrasies and his time away from the family anymore.
Katherine asks for a divorce. Kevin lectures around the country for two years before he is finally and appears in court.
The death of Kevin's mother triggers emotional turmoil in his life. Added to his strife, a friend he was mentoring kills himself. The added pressure of his divorce and the estrangement of his family weigh heavily on him.
As his world closes in on him, he finds out that he has bulging discs and compression in his lower back. If he goes through with his Triathlon dream, he could lose the use Of his legs and be paralyzed for life. In a deep depression, Kevin gets a visit from Tony. He convinces Kevin to endure the competition no matter what the cost and fulfill his Triathlon dream.
Our protagonist is an alcoholic with severe bouts of depression and soul-crippling anxiety.
On the threat of divorce, his wife Katherine forces Kevin to go to a 30-day alcoholic program. He finishes the program but continues to binge drink until he has a near-fatal car accident and is mandated by a Judge into AA classes.
This begins his time Of self-introspection and exploration Of his subliminal and emotional issues. He begins therapy and relives the emotional pain Of his upbringing in a strict military style household. His father was a former officer in the Army, and his mother was a Jesus loving homemaker. As our protagonist deals with his past, he finds an affinity with helping others who suffer from similar pain and substance abuse.
Kevin's therapist suggests physical activity to help him cope with some Of his internal demons.
He finds a friend (Tony), who a catalyst who trains with him and him to heal through their physical activities. The two plan to do a Triathlon together.
He makes progress in his therapy and is encouraged to use his newfound sobriety and knowledge to at AA meetings across the country. He starts a blog and a page to help others with their sobriety. Kevin sponsors various individuals in AA and becomes a known substance abuse counselor. He finds himself saving lives.
Through his commitment and service in helping others, he begins to find peace, which keeps him on the straight and narrow path Of sobriety. But the amount Of time, energy, and money he is putting into his new quest has negative consequences for his relationship with his wife and family. There is a growing ugly schism between the married couple. Eventually, Katherine decides she cannot take his bipolar idiosyncrasies and his time away from the family anymore.
Katherine asks for a divorce. Kevin lectures around the country for two years before he is finally and appears in court.
The death of Kevin's mother triggers emotional turmoil in his life. Added to his strife, a friend he was mentoring kills himself. The added pressure of his divorce and the estrangement of his family weigh heavily on him.
As his world closes in on him, he finds out that he has bulging discs and compression in his lower back. If he goes through with his Triathlon dream, he could lose the use Of his legs and be paralyzed for life. In a deep depression, Kevin gets a visit from Tony. He convinces Kevin to endure the competition no matter what the cost and fulfill his Triathlon dream.
Project Highlights
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