My Roommate Was a Cartel Hitman: Rabbi Stern's Shocking Roommate Story

In this gripping episode of "Mental," Rabbi Arthur Stern shares his harrowing journey from success to rock bottom and his eventual redemption. Rabbi Stern opens up about his flourishing career, which was destroyed by his addiction to alcohol and drugs, leading him to lose everything and end up in a homeless shelter. He recounts his time living in the shelter, including a chilling experience with his roommate, a former Colombian drug cartel member awaiting trial for murder.
Rabbi Stern reflects on the moment he realized he needed to make a change in his life, which led him to embrace recovery through Alcoholics Anonymous. His story is one of profound transformation, moving from despair to rebuilding his life and finding success once again. This episode offers a powerful message about the possibility of change and the resilience of the human spirit.