Brad Pitt on His Struggle with Alcoholism: "I Was on My Knees"
The Hollywood heartthrob spoke about his battle with alcoholism and his decision to join an Alcoholics Anonymous program.
Brad Pitt reflected on his darkest days when he struggled with addiction, and found solace among members of an Alcoholics Anonymous group.
"I think they’re just incredible men who share their experiences, their flaws, their missteps, their desires, their pain, and a lot of humor along the way. I think it was truly a special experience," he said on the podcast "Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard", whom he met at these meetings – reports Nova.
"I was practically on my knees and I was really open. I tried everything and everyone. Everything anyone threw at me. It was a tough time. I needed a reset. In some aspects of life, I needed to wake up. And it meant a lot to me."
He further added that he comes from a very conservative background, where men did not talk about their emotions.
"In the Ozarks, where I come from, men say everything's fine, everything’s great… This was something entirely different – men who sincerely share their weaknesses, mistakes, longings, pains – and all of it with a dose of humor. It was incredible to me," he said, adding that this kind of approach really suited him.
"It was actually very liberating to simply reveal the ugly sides of yourself. There is great value in that," he added.
