Anthony Hopkins took to social media to rejoice 47 years sober and shared an encouraging message for these battling alcoholism.
The Oscar-winning actor began by saying he wasn’t making an attempt to be heavy, however he needed to be useful to those that could also be grappling with dependancy the identical method he was many years in the past.
“I’m a recovering alcoholic, and to you on the market, I do know there are individuals struggling these days of cancel and hatred and non-compromise, kids being bullied,” Hopkins mentioned. “I say to this: Be variety to your self. Be variety. Keep out of the circle of toxicity with individuals in the event that they offend you. Stay your life. Be pleased with your life.”
He went on to elucidate that 47 years in the past he was in a “determined state of affairs, in despair” and doubtless didn’t have a lot time left to stay, till he was lucky sufficient to acknowledge sooner or later that one thing was incorrect with him.
“However I didn’t notice that it was a type of situation, psychological, bodily, emotional situation known as alcoholism or dependancy,” he continued. “I’m not an professional on medicine. I’m not an professional on something. I do know nothing, besides I’ve discovered a life the place nobody bullies me.”
Hopkins particularly had a word for younger people who find themselves being put down however others: “Don’t hearken to them.” He additionally inspired whoever was battling dependancy — or any drawback actually — to speak to somebody they respect, be it a counselor or, for individuals who want it, a 12-step program.
“There are 12-step packages all around the world,” The Father actor mentioned. “Each metropolis, each small metropolis, each group, 12-step packages that may make it easier to determine what you might be. It doesn’t price a factor, but it surely provides you with an entire new life.”
He concluded by saying he’s not a “do-gooder,” and that he’s a “sinner,” identical to everybody else, however getting sober helped him have the life he has right this moment.
“So wherever you might be, get assist. Don’t be ashamed. Be pleased with your self — no matter you do, don’t let anybody put you down,” Hopkins mentioned. “Have fun your self as I do myself, though I do know nothing.”
