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Substance abuse can bend the strongest person's will, bury bright sports, professional, or academic careers, and tear families apart. Yet, its effects aren't permanent or definitive; it is possible to reincarnate from addiction's ashes. Those who went through their souls' dark nights know it better than anyone, and they shouldn't be ashamed of talking about it.
In today's episode, the inspiring Edward Anderson II, Eddy, shares his story of redemption. You'll hear about his relentless fight against addiction's demons and the wrong choices, broken promises, and missed second chances that almost claimed his life.
Edward is an Assistant Manager at One CommunityUSA, a non-profit created to build safe and thriving neighborhood communities and a safer America.
Tune in and listen to the first episode of Bosses with Baggage. Learn about how the dark nights of Eddy's soul transformed a promising football career at Texas Tech into a nightmare of addictions and crime that lead him to a life of sobriety and service.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- Eddy's life before things went off the rails (2:11)
- It's all fun and games until drugs make their appearance (5:39)
- About the exceptional treatment athletes receive in college and its consequences (7:10)
- Poor choices pilling up on Eddy's life, the first suicide attempt, and jail (11:25)
- With addictions, it's never over until it's over (18:20)
- A suicide by cop attempt (21:48)
- Finally, Eddy's redemption (32:11)
Connect with Eddy:
Let's connect!
- Website
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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By Sherry SuttonSubstance abuse can bend the strongest person's will, bury bright sports, professional, or academic careers, and tear families apart. Yet, its effects aren't permanent or definitive; it is possible to reincarnate from addiction's ashes. Those who went through their souls' dark nights know it better than anyone, and they shouldn't be ashamed of talking about it.
In today's episode, the inspiring Edward Anderson II, Eddy, shares his story of redemption. You'll hear about his relentless fight against addiction's demons and the wrong choices, broken promises, and missed second chances that almost claimed his life.
Edward is an Assistant Manager at One CommunityUSA, a non-profit created to build safe and thriving neighborhood communities and a safer America.
Tune in and listen to the first episode of Bosses with Baggage. Learn about how the dark nights of Eddy's soul transformed a promising football career at Texas Tech into a nightmare of addictions and crime that lead him to a life of sobriety and service.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- Eddy's life before things went off the rails (2:11)
- It's all fun and games until drugs make their appearance (5:39)
- About the exceptional treatment athletes receive in college and its consequences (7:10)
- Poor choices pilling up on Eddy's life, the first suicide attempt, and jail (11:25)
- With addictions, it's never over until it's over (18:20)
- A suicide by cop attempt (21:48)
- Finally, Eddy's redemption (32:11)
Connect with Eddy:
Let's connect!
- Website
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.