- Todd Carney has revealed the day his life changed
- Carney, 38, had struggled with alcoholism.
- He has discovered a renewed purpose since getting sober.
Football bad boy Todd Carney has reflected on his incredible turnaround and reveals he has discovered a renewed sense of purpose since getting sober.
The former NRL star transformed his life after marrying MAFS star Susie Bradley, and the couple welcomed son Lion Daryl Carney in 2021.
Carney, 38, has been clean and sober since March 24, 2023, and says his decision has “deepened my gratitude for the simplest moments in life.”
“Deciding to give up alcohol is one of the most transformative decisions I’ve ever made,” she wrote on Instagram. ‘It’s a journey that redefined my sense of purpose and deepened my gratitude for the simplest moments in life.
‘In sobriety, I have found a clearer purpose. Each day, I wake up with a renewed sense of clarity and motivation, no longer clouded by the haze of the previous night’s drinking.
Todd Carney has revealed the date his life changed
The former soccer star has a long history of alcoholism but has transformed his life
‘My goals seem more attainable, my passions more vibrant. Sobriety has given me the focus to pursue what really matters, invest in meaningful relationships, and nurture my physical and mental well-being.’
Carney’s NRL career was plagued by controversy, including being charged with drink-driving and reckless driving, allegedly urinating on a man in a nightclub, hooliganism, being sacked by the Raiders and banned from his hometown. from Goulburn, New South Wales.
That led to him being canceled by the NRL and forced to play football with Far North Queensland team Atherton Roosters, before he was permanently banned from the NRL after a series of alcohol-related indiscretions, including the infamous bubbler who saw him pretend. urinate in his own mouth.
Carney said “every day is a gift” as he continues to enjoy life with his young family.
“Gratitude has become the cornerstone of my journey,” he said. ‘I am grateful for the morning sun, for the energy to face the day, for the genuine connections I have formed without the veil of alcohol.
He says “every day is a gift” as he enjoys life with his young family
‘I appreciate the quiet moments of reflection, the laughter shared with loved ones, and the peace that comes with a clear mind.
“Every day is a gift and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to live it fully and authentically.”
But Carney admitted that getting sober has posed challenges.
“Giving up alcohol hasn’t been easy, but the rewards have been immeasurable,” he said.
‘My purpose now is driven by the desire to live fully present, to be the best version of myself, and to appreciate the beauty of a sober life.
‘For this, I am eternally grateful. 3-24-23’.