We Can Do Hard Things

189. Abby for the 1st Time On Divorce & Her Unrequited Love

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Mar 16, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Early Drinking

  • Abby Wambach started drinking young, copying older siblings who seemed more vulnerable and connected when drinking.
  • She used drinking for fun, stress relief, and to feel like a "normal person" outside of soccer.
ANECDOTE

Love-Hate Relationship with Alcohol

  • Wambach had a love-hate relationship with alcohol, calling it her "best friend" and "biggest bitch".
  • She used it to suppress heartache and often drank alone to excess, seeking a blackout.
ANECDOTE

DUI and Rock Bottom

  • After moving out due to her divorce, Wambach drove drunk, got arrested, and had her mugshot on ESPN.
  • In jail, she realized she was no different from the other women and belonged there.
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