LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) – A South Plains author has published a biography detailing his journey through addiction, trauma and recovery.<\/p>\n
Anthony Ysasaga has released \u201cAnonymously Miserable<\/a>,\u201d a book he describes as his \u201craw, unfiltered journey through the depths of abuse, depression, addiction, trauma, and rage.\u201d<\/p>\n Ysasaga said the book chronicles his struggles with alcoholism, drug use and untreated mental illness that he hid behind what he called \u201ca carefully curated facade of stability and confidence.\u201d<\/p>\n Ysasaga says two major events changed the trajectory of his life. His daughter died in Dallas in 2019, and he nearly died from COVID-19 in 2021, which triggered encephalitis and left him in a coma for three days.<\/p>\n \u201cThose moments of loss and survival became the turning point that forced me to confront my pain and choose a new path, one built on honor, purpose, and meaning,\u201d Ysasaga said.<\/p>\n Recovery and athletic achievements<\/p>\n Ysasaga said he is now sober and mentally healthy. He has completed eight Ironman races and has been married for 22 years.<\/p>\n He and his son plan to compete in the Dallas\/Little Elm Ironman on March 15.<\/p>\n \u201cThis book is more than just my story: it\u2019s a lifeline for anyone silently battling pain, searching for hope, or feeling like no one could possibly understand what they\u2019re going through,\u201d Ysasaga said.<\/p>\n Ysasaga will sign copies of his book<\/a> Saturday at 11 a.m. at 2nd & Charles.<\/p>\n