“I Shot Up for the First Time at 36” — Eric’s Story of Addiction, Negativity, and Redemption EP:4

“I shot up for the first time at 36.” In this powerful episode, Eric opens up about one of the darkest chapters of his life and the mental battles that dragged him deeper into addiction. Eric shares how negativity, fear, and self-doubt controlled his thinking… “I can’t… I won’t… I’ll fail…” and how those thoughts created a hole he didn’t think he could ever climb out of. This episode goes beyond addiction — it dives into mental health, identity, and the journey toward rebuilding your life from the bottom up. If you’re struggling or supporting someone who is, this conversation may give you hope. Topics in this episode: • Starting addiction later in life • Breaking the cycle of negativity • Hitting rock bottom • The mental health battles most people hide • Finding strength to change • Encouragement for anyone fighting addiction or depression TruFlows Podcast — Real people. Real stories. Real conversations that matter.