 I had it made, living my dream playing professional football. Then my life hit rock bottom. I had an accidental opioid overdose. I felt this shame, this stigma. Everyone knew, but no one talked about it. I felt completely isolated. My family didn't even know. I refused to stand by and watch without doing everything I can to change the stigma. If you know someone taking opioids, have a safety plan and talk about it. It can happen to anyone you know or love.