I have contacted the Hall of Fame and respectfully requested a postponement of my Hall of Fame induction ceremony to 2023. I will be voluntarily entering an in-patient alcohol treatment program to address my challenges with alcohol. At this time, my energies and focus are totally directed to my health, healing and taking care of my family. I want to thank the Hall of Fame for their support and for understanding my decision.
It’s been a long road, but I’m slowly coming back from taking time off. I pride myself in motherhood and what my husband and I have done day in and day out for over two years throughout the pandemic with two-year old twins.
While I’m proud of us, it was incredibly hard and I made a huge mistake. Easily the worst mistake of my life.
I underestimated what a destructive part of my life alcohol had become.
The upside of making a mistake this big is that hard lessons are learned quickly. Learning these lessons has been difficult, and at times, very painful.
I want to thank my beautifully strong husband for supporting me through this in so many meaningful ways and my mom for being there for us, always.
I want to thank all the friends who showed me support and also the ones who pushed me to take the hardest steps.
I want to thank my fans. The stories you shared and your faith in me meant a great deal.
I would like to thank my attorneys, Rich Nichols, Jim Trusty and Chris Clifton, for understanding that putting my mental and emotional well being first is most important to me and my family.
I look forward to opening up and sharing more with everyone in the coming weeks.
I also want to thank all the wonderful women I met during my time at the Hope Valley treatment facility and specifically to my counselor, Billie Lawson.
The women at Hope Valley are true leaders in their professions, filled with knowledge and insight on how to live a more healthy life balanced with kindness, empathy, tough love and understanding. Their no nonsense way of leading is a leadership style I have always admired and respected.
I continue to be a student of the greatest school called life and I will continue to learn and grow from these experiences. I will continue to gain empathy, knowledge, and stories to share.
I consider this a gift to pass it on to others because pain shared is pain lessened.
It’s been a long road, but I’m slowly coming back from taking time off. I pride myself in motherhood and what my husband and I have done day in and day out for over two years throughout the pandemic with two-year old twins.
While I’m proud of us, it was incredibly hard and I made a huge mistake. Easily the worst mistake of my life.
I underestimated what a destructive part of my life alcohol had become.
The upside of making a mistake this big is that hard lessons are learned quickly. Learning these lessons has been difficult, and at times, very painful.
I want to thank my beautifully strong husband for supporting me through this in so many meaningful ways and my mom for being there for us, always.
I want to thank all the friends who showed me support and also the ones who pushed me to take the hardest steps.
I want to thank my fans. The stories you shared and your faith in me meant a great deal.
I would like to thank my attorneys, Rich Nichols, Jim Trusty and Chris Clifton, for understanding that putting my mental and emotional well being first is most important to me and my family.
I look forward to opening up and sharing more with everyone in the coming weeks.
I also want to thank all the wonderful women I met during my time at the Hope Valley treatment facility and specifically to my counselor, Billie Lawson.
The women at Hope Valley are true leaders in their professions, filled with knowledge and insight on how to live a more healthy life balanced with kindness, empathy, tough love and understanding. Their no nonsense way of leading is a leadership style I have always admired and respected.
I continue to be a student of the greatest school called life and I will continue to learn and grow from these experiences. I will continue to gain empathy, knowledge, and stories to share.
I consider this a gift to pass it on to others because pain shared is pain lessened.
It’s been a long road, but I’m slowly coming back from taking time off. I pride myself in motherhood and what my husband and I have done day in and day out for over two years throughout the pandemic with two-year old twins.
While I’m proud of us, it was incredibly hard and I made a huge mistake. Easily the worst mistake of my life.
I underestimated what a destructive part of my life alcohol had become.
The upside of making a mistake this big is that hard lessons are learned quickly. Learning these lessons has been difficult, and at times, very painful.
I want to thank my beautifully strong husband for supporting me through this in so many meaningful ways and my mom for being there for us, always.
I want to thank all the friends who showed me support and also the ones who pushed me to take the hardest steps.
I want to thank my fans. The stories you shared and your faith in me meant a great deal.
I would like to thank my attorneys, Rich Nichols, Jim Trusty and Chris Clifton, for understanding that putting my mental and emotional well being first is most important to me and my family.
I look forward to opening up and sharing more with everyone in the coming weeks.
I also want to thank all the wonderful women I met during my time at the Hope Valley treatment facility and specifically to my counselor, Billie Lawson.
The women at Hope Valley are true leaders in their professions, filled with knowledge and insight on how to live a more healthy life balanced with kindness, empathy, tough love and understanding. Their no nonsense way of leading is a leadership style I have always admired and respected.
I continue to be a student of the greatest school called life and I will continue to learn and grow from these experiences. I will continue to gain empathy, knowledge, and stories to share.
I consider this a gift to pass it on to others because pain shared is pain lessened.
41 and having fun in the sun. Life has just begun!
Congratulations to the England women’s football team!! 🔥🔥It’s been a long time coming!!! 🏴
@uefa_official @lionesses #womenseuro2022
My podcast, HOPE SOLO SPEAKS, is available now. I share my experience at Hope Valley Treatment facility and the circumstances that brought me there. I’m nervous but wanted to share with all of you who offered so much support during the most difficult time of my life. 🙏🏻❤️
https://apple.co/3Py4Y3G
New episode of HOPE SOLO SPEAKS is out with the awesome @alexi_lalas. We created our own all-time US Soccer starting XI – the greatest of all time, men or women. Take a listen and let us know what you think!
https://apple.co/3clhiGY
New episode of HOPE SOLO SPEAKS is out with the awesome @alexi_lalas. We created our own all-time US Soccer starting XI – the greatest of all time, men or women. Take a listen and let us know what you think!
https://apple.co/3clhiGY
Episode 1 of “Hope Solo Speaks” is now available. Listen to my full interview with @carlilloyd now 🔥🔥
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On the latest HOPE SOLO SPEAKS, we had to honor the career of @serenawilliams. Sports Illustrated’s Jon Wertheim and I talked about her legacy, which included giving female athletes the permission to hate losing. Oh, and I tell a story about the @voguemagazine photoshoot we did together in 2012. I think you’ll like this one. Link in bio!
On the latest HOPE SOLO SPEAKS, we had to honor the career of @serenawilliams. Sports Illustrated’s Jon Wertheim and I talked about her legacy, which included giving female athletes the permission to hate losing. Oh, and I tell a story about the @voguemagazine photoshoot we did together in 2012. I think you’ll like this one. Link in bio!
Check out episode 2 of “Hope Solo Speaks” with my inspiring guest: @TeamUSA Paralympic Swimmer Haven Shepherd. ✨
We talk about breaking stereotypes, the drive to achieve greatness and…smoothies?” 🎧 https://apple.co/3hSyHGh
The college football season starts this week, so on the newest episode of HOPE SOLO SPEAKS I was joined by nicole_auerbach to work through my feelings about balancing athlete empowerment and the traditions I love. Link in bio!
Don’t forget to check out episode 3 of my podcast “Hope Solo Speaks”
I sat down with Ryan Leaf and Dr. Carrie Hastings for a conversation about sports and mental health. It made me reexamine my own past struggles and I hope you get as much out of it as I did.
https://apple.co/34KYNIe
I’m forever committed to healthy living and surrounding myself with experiences that make a positive difference in my life. I’m loving and thankful for @emsculptneo for helping me rebuild and retain my muscle strength and reinvigorate my workouts. Life is beautiful!
Hope Solo Speaks Episode 3 is out today! We tackled the difficult and complicated subject of athletes and their struggles with mental health with Ryan Leaf and Dr. Carrie Hastings. Here’s a bit of our discussion
Full episode link: https://apple.co/34KYNIe
Don’t forget to check out episode 3 of my podcast “Hope Solo Speaks”
I sat down with Ryan Leaf and Dr. Carrie Hastings for a conversation about sports and mental health. It made me reexamine my own past struggles and I hope you get as much out of it as I did.
https://apple.co/34KYNIe
We took a break from sports on this week’s HOPE SOLO SPEAKS to talk to @jasonkander about the ever-present issues of mental health in the military community. His book “Invisible Storm” discusses his journey with PTSD & why it’s important to be open about your struggles. Episode link in bio!
New episode of HOPE SOLO SPEAKS out right now with @Lionesses star and #WEURO2022 Champion @alessiarusso99. I love how passionate she is about representing her country. Next week, she’ll face the @USWNT in a sold out Wembley Stadium! Link in bio.
This episode of HOPE SOLO SPEAKS is for all the retired athletes out there. I talked to Luke McCown (who happens to be my husband’s former QB) about life after football and the big question we all ask ourself…”what next?” Link in bio!
New episode of HOPE SOLO SPEAKS I had an incredible discussion about the Yates Report, and the NWSL’s rotten culture of abuse and unprofessionalism, with Jennifer Karson-Strauss (@jenkarson), director of @espne60’s amazing “Truth Be Told”
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