STORIES SAVE LIVES. THIS IS MINE.™

My Story Begins Here

The Silence That Almost Killed Me

I grew up in silence. Alcohol and physical abuse at home. Suicides we never talked about. My father hurt my mother in ways no child should witness, and when I tried to intervene, I became part of the trauma. Later, I lost two uncles, a close friend, and my stepfather to suicide. Each loss was different, but the message was the same: Don’t Talk About It. That silence became a void—a place where pain was buried, and suicide lingered as a quiet possibility.

As an adult, the silence turned Personal.

The Five-Year War

Years ago, I filed for divorce to protect my sons and find a better path. What followed was a a five-year custody war that nearly destroyed me. I was being erased from my sons’ lives—not because I was unfit, but because the system wasn’t given accurate information. I was losing my role as a father, my reputation, my job, and my stability. I was fighting for my boys, but the system wasn’t listening.

The Point of No Return

Eventually, I ran out of hope, resources and legal support. I hit the wall. I made the one choice you can’t undo. I acted on my pain and lost consciousness, believing that if I didn’t wake up, maybe it would be easier for those who loved me and could no longer help. And if I did wake up, maybe the system would finally take a closer look.

I woke up upside down on a gurney in a hospital hallway. Alone. I was devastated. But I was still here. And somehow, I knew: I was the only one who could fight for my boys and the life we were meant to have together.

The Victory & Life-Saving Tool

The road after that wasn’t easier. My survival was used against me in court. My choice was twisted into a weapon. But I kept showing up. I kept fighting. Eventually, the truth came out. The court finally corrected the record and addressed the misuse of the system. I was granted joint custody. My sons were protected. And today, they’re thriving.

It took years to rebuild. Personally. Professionally. Emotionally. But something unexpected happened—my story became a Life-Saving Tool. People that were familiar with my situation started reaching out, saying that they didn’t think they could keep going. We’d talk. Thankfully, not one of them has followed through.

Out of the Darkness, Into the Light

Thankfully, I survived.

I share this story not from a safe distance, but from lived experience. If you take only one thing from it, let it be this: You can do anything—but suicide must never be the option.

Suicide leaves behind collateral damage—wounds that never heal for those left behind, and confusion for those who live alongside survivors. I know this because I’ve lived it.

To most people, I looked like the guy who had it all together. Few knew how far I had fallen. That’s why I tell my story now: to break the silence, save lives, and continue my own healing. By turning what nearly destroyed me into something useful, I can help someone else choose to stay.

Making Prevention Personal

Today I work in construction, surrounded by some of the hardest‑working men and women in Florida. I see the same darkness in the field, trailers, and offices that almost killed me.

That’s why I created ScottEvansSpeaks.com™—to make my story useful on a larger scale and prove that Stories Save Lives. This is Mine.™

Gratitude and Mission

To all who have supported me—I thank you. This process, this outreach, even choosing the name itself, has been overwhelming and many years in the making. I pray that it is well-received and reflects my best of intention. But I needed to start somewhere. With your help and feedback, I’ll continue to grow this platform and the tools we use to connect.

Thank you for reading my story. Bring me to speak with your team, and let’s help someone choose tomorrow.