Anthony Hopkins, an actor who is 84 years old, has been wowing fans with his powerful performances and long career in movies.
But it’s no secret that he’s had to go through some hard times to get to a happy old age. Since he was a teenager, the actor has struggled with alcoholism.
On the last day of the old year, Hopkins posted a message of hope and inspiration on his personal blog.
In his post, he talked about how important it is to take charge of one’s life and how this ability saved him from becoming addicted.
Hopkins said that he has been sober for 47 years, but he also said that at his lowest point, alcohol had taken control of him and he was seriously thinking about the end of the world.
He said, “I’m an alcoholic, and I know that there are a lot of you here who are also struggling with this.”
I want you to treat yourself well and be proud of who you are. I know what you are going through at the moment. 47 years ago, I was completely hopeless until I finally admitted that there was something wrong with me.
I realized that my severe physical and mental condition is due to alcoholism.”
Hopkins wrote a post to encourage people who are having problems like his to value themselves and not give up.
He told his own story to show that it is possible to beat addiction and live a happy life.
The actor’s message is a powerful reminder of how important it is to be self-aware, to be kind to yourself, and to have a strong spirit.