About Me

About Tommy Ramsey

From Rock Bottom to Rising Up

My name is Tommy Ramsey, but most people just call me Tommy.
I’m a husband, a father, and a man of faith who has faced battles that most can’t imagine.

For 28 years, 4 months, and 21 days — plus 11 hours and 9 minutes, I lived behind prison walls.
That was more than half of my life spent fighting to survive in a place designed to break spirits and crush hope.

But my faith never wavered.
My belief in God gave me the strength to keep going, to keep fighting for a life I knew I was destined for.

When I finally came home, almost seven years ago, I stepped out into a world that had changed completely.
I had nothing — no money, no job, and no roadmap — but I had my faith, my determination, and my dream of a better life.

Climbing Up — My First Journey

I didn’t just rebuild; I climbed.

Starting at the very bottom, I took whatever work I could find.
I became a trash tech in Environmental Services (EVS) at a hospital, hauling garbage, scrubbing floors, and doing the work that keeps hospitals running but often goes unseen.

With determination, hard work, and prayer, I rose through the ranks — from trash tech to management.
In less than seven years, I went from a man with nothing to someone trusted to lead, train, and inspire others.

I had climbed higher than anyone expected — even myself.

The Hardest Decision: Walking Away

But climbing to the top came with a price.
Long graveyard shifts, insomnia, and overwhelming stress began to take their toll.
I was giving everything to my work, while at home my wife, children, and my fragile mother needed me more than ever.

On August 26, 2025, I made the hardest decision of my life: I stepped down.

I walked away — not because I quit, but because I had to protect my mental health, my family, and my future.
Sometimes, the bravest thing you can do is stop climbing the wrong mountain.

Why I Created The Climb

The Climb is about this second journey — the fight to rebuild my life once again.
This time, I’m climbing with a clear mind, a strong heart, and a purpose that goes beyond myself.

Through this blog and my YouTube channel, I share:

The raw truth about life after prison and starting over.

Lessons about resilience, leadership, and faith that helped me rise.

Updates on my journey as I rebuild from the ground up.

Hope for anyone who feels like they’re at rock bottom.

My Faith and My Mission

My faith is at the core of everything I do.
I believe God didn’t bring me this far to leave me here.
Every trial, every setback, and every moment of doubt was preparing me for this season of life.

I want The Climb to be more than just my story.
I want it to be a place where others can find strength, inspiration, and proof that redemption is real.

Join Me on The Climb

Whether you’ve faced prison, addiction, loss, or any battle of your own, you’re not alone.
The climb is hard, but together, we can rise.

🌍 Read My Blog: theclimbblog.com
🎥 Watch My Journey: youtube.com/@theclimbblog