I Took the Scenic Route to Rock Bottom
I didn’t plan to become Offtrack Jack. In fact, I spent most of my life trying to do the opposite. Stay in control, look polished, never show weakness. That worked. Until it didn’t.
The truth is, I lost myself chasing things that looked like success. Somewhere along the way, I crossed a line I said I never would. The Unravelling wasn’t just a moment, it was a slow collapse of lies, shame, and fear I thought I had under control.
And when everything came crashing down, I realized something: I wasn’t who I thought I was. And maybe… that’s where real change starts.
“I lost everything I thought made me ‘successful.’ But I found something deeper: a reason to keep going.”
Offtrack Wasn’t the End. It Was the Beginning
This blog isn’t about pretending I have the answers. It’s about writing through the wreckage because maybe you’re in one too. Or maybe you’re trying to rebuild after a mistake no one else understands.
Offtrack Jack is about honesty. Raw, flawed, no-spin honesty. It’s about the hard stuff: regret, shame, forgiveness, parenting after failure, trying again when you’ve lost their trust, and showing up even when you’re not sure if it matters.
It’s not a pity party. It’s a process. And I’m walking it one step at a time.
What You'll Find Here
- Stories of failure and resilience
- Reflection on identity and fatherhood
- Real adventure and messy lessons
- Reviews and things that helped
Why I Write
I write because it’s the only way I know how to make sense of the wreckage. When words get stuck in my throat and apologies fall flat, writing helps me say what I can’t say out loud. It’s how I process shame without drowning in it. It’s how I remember who I’m trying to become, not just the man I was. Writing doesn’t fix what I broke, but it keeps me honest. And maybe it helps someone else feel less alone in their own mess.
