Show notes
In this episode, as Eric shares his life story, you will hear how addiction to alcohol slowly crippled his life. You will hear about his battles, the consequences, the ups, the downs, and his efforts at sobriety. He talks about how your environment and circumstances can keep you stuck in that ‘addicted’ zone. He also shares how a single person (in Eric’s case, his cousin) can have a tremendous impact on your path to recovery. What we discussed during the show: 00:00 Intro01:24 Eric's favorite quote: “Rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life.” ― J.K. Rowling01:14 How Eric got started drinking04:15 How his drinking progressed07:39 His coping strategies for cravings11:37 A profound conversation with his cousin17:32 What has Eric accomplished in his sobriety journey so far, and, what he hopes to accomplish in the future18:06 How learning to do uncomfortable things helps him heal19:53 Eric’s thought on key to finding long-term success in sobriety23:19 Eric’s rock bottom28:21 Happiest moment of life31:40 Has Eric forgiven himself?34:29 What do people often get wrong about him35:44 Rapid Fire round - 5 QuestionsWhat's on his nightstand: Two books - The Four Agreements, and, Alcoholics AnonymousFavorite meal: Chicken Broccoli AlfredoNo. of hours of sleep every night: 6Favorite TV show: OzarkOne thing he's grateful for today: That he’s able to get out of bed without waking up in a cold sweat and shaking, not knowing where his next drink is coming from.37:40 Eric’s advice to anyone struggling with addiction or lost & confused———————SoberSide Chat Podcast Details:Website: https://SoberSideChat.com/Shownotes & Transcript: https://sobersidechat.com/eric-r-life-story/Instagram: @sobersidechatTwitter: @sobersidechat