My name is Eric and I’m dad to my amazing 11-year-old daughter Emily. I’ve loved Emily since the moment she was born. But I haven’t always been there for her like I should have been. In fact, for much of her life, getting high was my priority.

Ten years ago, Emily was almost two and her mom Kira and I were divorced. I wanted to be in Emily’s life, but because of my addiction, I struggled to be present and committed. In fact, there were long periods when I wasn’t in contact at all.