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EPISODE · May 14, 2022 · 50 MIN

The Life and Times of an Addict Named Eric.

from Hard Knox Talks: Your Addiction Podcast · host Daniel

Send us Fan Mail“I had a rock tied to my waist walking into a river. If someone hadn’t seen me. I wouldn’t be here.”Eric spent his life battling addiction. He had a lot of success, but struggles always took him back out there.“All I ever wanted to be was a good dad, I always loved my children, but I could never love myself.”From suicide attempts, to psych wards, to the loss of a friend,Eric has survived what would kill most,and now he wants to share what he has learned from his mistakes and his triumphs all along the way.“The 12-step program always worked for me, but when I stopped doing the work, I always ended up back out.”Did I mention he was a Psych Nurse?We are honored to have Eric #takeofftheblinders around the devastation of addiction, and to listen to what he learned in his lifetime of experience this week right here, on Hard Knox Talks.Buckle up.-----------------------------------------------------We go live 3 times a week with inspiring stories and real talk about substance use. This is a free platform, but if you want to help support for only $6.49 CAD/Month, click that link. Cancel anytime!https://www.facebook.com/becomesupporter/hardknoxtalks/-----------------------------------------------------Want to stay up to date on all upcoming streams? Opt in to our email list, it's free!https://www.hardknoxtalks.com/subscribe-----------------------------------------------------Find us on all audio platforms and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and more. Click the link!https://linktr.ee/hardknoxtalks?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=c691355b-9239-4d85-8fbd-eae9f73df527Support the showSEIU-WestWellness NewsParenting in the Storm Check out Parenting in the Storm HEREAre you getting something from our content? Tap here and buy us a coffee to say thanks and help us keep this train on the tracks!Check out the speakeasy podcastFollow Daniel Unmanageable on FacebookFollow Project Sparky We've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HEREFor business or speaking inquiries: [email protected] Hard Knox TalksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/hardknoxtalkspodcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardknoxtalks/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hardknoxtalks?lang=en Check us out on YouTube:ht...

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Send us Fan Mail “I had a rock tied to my waist walking into a river. If someone hadn’t seen me. I wouldn’t be here.” Eric spent his life battling addiction. He had a lot of success, but struggles always took him back out there. “All I ever wanted to be was a good dad, I always loved my children, but I could never love myself.” From suicide attempts, to psych wards, to the loss of a friend, Eric has survived what would kill most, and now he wants to share what he has learned from his mistakes...

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