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I love this soccer/dancing star’s inspiring quit drinking message

Tony Adams has a message for anyone who isn’t living up to their potential.

“You can do anything when you’re free of addiction.”

In an interview with the Irish Mirror this week, the former Arsenal football star detailed his dark past fighting addiction and the brighter days he now experiences as a result of kicking alcohol and drugs.

Already a beloved sports star, he’s now bringing his prodigious footwork to the dance floor.

Ronnie Macdonald, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Adams is in the news because he was recently named as a contestant on what I think is the UK equivalent of Dancing with the Stars.

Before finding the bright lights of TV dancing shows, Adams walked a very dark path indeed. In the 1990s, he served nearly 60 days in prison following a drinking and driving conviction.

That incident kicked off 26 years of sobriety for Adams, and he’s maintained a sense of humour about the whole thing.

When asked about the pressure of competing on a high-profile dancing show, Adams joked that none of the other contestants were as battle-tested as him.

“I’m going to top you all,” he is quoted saying. “When I came out of prison they lobbed bottles at me and I had carrots thrown at me. So — I’ve trumped it.”

Brighter days after you quit

Adams is now an inspiration. Part of his decision to join the dancing show was to support mental health awareness. He described himself as a “born worrier.”

“I run a business and charities, and we use dance therapy at rehab — It’s good for the mind so I thought I’ll go for it,” he told the Mirror. “I had a mental breakdown when I was 49, my new addiction was working too hard and with the stress I had a heart condition. So I decided to take things a bit easier — after Strictly.”

Adams serves as a reminder that, as bad as things get with drinking, there are brighter days ahead if you manage to quit.

From starring on the pitch to starring under the TV lights, Adams is speaking from experience when he says “you can do anything when you’re free of addiction.”

Thank you for reading this piece, and I hope it inspires you to start, or stick with, your sober journey!

The latest from me:

My most-read stories:

I have some exciting news! If you’re interested in seeing my face or hearing my voice, I’ve just launched a YouTube channel. You can check it out here!

Have you found Medium via this story but aren’t yet a member? Did you know membership starts at just $5 a month (and you can cancel any time)? There’s no risk and you get access to all Medium has to offer. To continue reading stories like this and give me a ‘lil kickback, please consider supporting this publication directly by using my link to sign up! You can also leave a tip using the button below if you enjoyed this article!