I have completed treatment for alcohol addiction; something I've dealt with in the past and will continue to confront. I want to live life to the fullest and be the best father I can be. I want my kids to know there is no shame in getting help when you need it, and to be a source of strength for anyone out there who needs help but is afraid to take the first step. I'm lucky to have the love of my family and friends, including my co-parent, Jen, who has supported me and cared for our kids as I've done the work I set out to do. This was the first of many steps being taken towards a positive recovery.
Shane Williams
I am sure that i speak for millions of people when I say that you have taken honor and dignity to a new level. You have continued to show you're a good man, and good men struggle. It's what we do after we realize it that matters. Continue to fight the good fight, and it's a fight you'll never be in alone. You have the backing of your amazing family, and the many fans who support and cheer you on.
Never stop believing in yourself!
Never stop believing in yourself!
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Darcy Kauffman
Please, please continue to share and let us celebrate your milestones. Whether it's 30 days or a year, I'd personally love to celebrate recovery with you. If you do the work, the freedom is like no other. To be able to meet others where they're at, and to be able to hold our own heads up high, is the most rewarding way to live I've ever found. Thinking of you and sending prayers to your family as they walk this journey with you. So, so, so happy for you.
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Susan Broderick
Thanks for sharing. You are probably offering hope to someone (or many) out there tonight. God bless you!
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Ingrid Muller-Ramsey
Congratulations !! I celebrated 13 years of sobriety today, and I welcome you to this wonderful way of life. It's the most difficult but most rewarding thing I've done in this life. I second Scott Strode in his comment -- come hang with us in Boulder, where sobriety often includes cycling up into the Rocky Mountains and doing Ironman races
One day at a time.
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Fran Wyatt
Good Job, Ben! Along with genius talents often comes some demons. We've all got some areas in our lives that give us problems. Some are more minor like weight, eating, anger, etc.... Others more major. They CAN be handled. Good luck.
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Kathleen Carter
You will continue to always be one of my favorite actors but I also admire your willingness to open up about your addiction struggles with gambling and alcohol. Good luck to you on your journey to sobriety. You have an amazing family and loving wife. Happy to hear that Jen has called off the divorce and you two are working out your marriage.
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Sandi Anne
Thanks for sharing your experience as a message of hope. Welcome to sobriety. I have found a safe and supportive community which has empowered me through sober active lifestyle and principles for good living at Phoenix Multisport-Bost on. Check out our founders story of recovery https:// youtu.be/ Wh9O3-ciOYs Stay strong , each day and each moment and when you don't - hold our hand 💕
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Carol Sue Galloway
As the daughter of an alcoholic sobriety is one of the best gifts you can give your children. Thank you for your honesty. I will be praying for you, your wife and children. When we die the only thing we take with us is our memories and love that we shared with others. By the same token the memories we create for others and the love that we have shown is what is remembered by those we leave behind. In the big scheme of things money, work and things are not important.
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Amy Taschner Paull
This is very brave and I'm so happy you have the support of your family. You also have the support and encouragement from all of your fans across the globe. Congratulations , Ben. 😊🙌🏼
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Leane Mayne
Ben Affleck, I have been a fan for many years and have admired not only your acting/ directing talents but also your obvious love for your family. Admitting you have a problem and then taking the steps to deal with it are not easy and would be doubly difficult to do so while being in the public eye. I hope you continue on this path of recovery to a happy healthy you, not only for your children, Jen and your family but most of all for yourself. Thank you for sharing this with us, your fans. I have much respect and admiration for you. 💜
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Kelli Starke Troccoli
I will keep you and your family in my prayers..I am a mother who lost her son to addiction a year ago this March 24th....he was a fantastic young man with a disease who fought hard for sobriety...by all accounts you are a fantastic man with a disease and so much to fight for...my prayers for continued sobriety 🙏🏻🙏🏻
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Travis Baer
I have a great respect for you Ben! I am a recovering drug addict. I was addicted to Cocaine and Meth for 5 years and now I have been clean for 10 years! You can do this 100%! Never lose that focus and take those urges and use them to write some damn good movies! Peace brother!
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Barbara Gibbons Decarli
One day at a time Ben Affleck! Stay Boston Strong! Love and prayers to you and your family. I went through it many years ago with my Dad.. Read that prayer everyday. 👍❤🙏
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Linda Shea
Such a brave thing to do, get treatment and then share it with us. I lost my brother (my best friend) to alchol. He was just 50 years old. I miss him each and every day.Thank you for doing this for your family and friends, but most importantly, for doing this for you. I wish you the very best. I'm so proud of you.
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Kathi O'Brien
I don't know why but I continue to hope that you and Jen will remarry and live out your lives together. Life is very hard and you are to be commended for doing the work necessary to get your life back on track. I love your work and wish you safe journey back to the happy times!
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Sharifa Butler
Well said. U owe no one an explanation. U r responsible for your own happiness and actions. People will always judge. The only person u need to be better for is yourself and your family. Period. All the best to u and your beautiful family. ❤
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Tannith Fielding
Congratulations and I wish you the best in your recovery. I'm celebrating five years in May and I can imagine that your industry makes it hard to step back and say enough is enough. But you've done that and I wish you all the success in the world. We need more celebrated role models who have faced their addictions openly and honestly. I hope the sober community is a place you find support. My husband stood by my side and I couldn't have done it without his love and support.
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Debbie Watson
Good for you. I lost my husband two years ago to alcoholism and it's heartbreaking. I am praying you Keep fighting this demon. Your children need their daddy and clearly Jen loves you immensely too. You two are precious together. God can repair your marriage and take away the demon of alcohol FOREVER. Give it to him. God bless!!
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Shirley Tenant
As a fellow alcoholic..Brav o! ! I sobered up nearly 30 yrs ago mothers day for daughter so she didn't have to live in an alcoholic home as I did growing up..since that I've stayed sober for me...soo happy for your family as its a family disease! Bless u ..it's takes courage to face your demons and we all have them some more than others..last word. AA saved my life the first time Alanon is a lifesaver too 💖
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Melissa Panzer
Way to be strong, seeking help shows bravery, courage and love for yourself and those that love you ❤️ Keep taking those steps and your life will be beautiful once again ❤️
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