Prayers needed for Josh Hamilton

[rtp]

I feel for the guy. I watched a BIL drink himself to death by the time he was 46. Talk about alot to lose (your life) and not be able to stop. Serious addiction there. GOd bless him.

[TXhunter77]

Prayers sent

[DeadeyeDeb]

Prayers up. It's amazing how people who have almost ruined themselves over and over due to drugs and drink - and have so much to lose - still can't stop. To me it's not as much a reflection on his character as it is evidence of how strong addiction can be - and how fragile and flawed we humans can be.

Couldn't have said it better.
Prayers up.

[JDM]

Prayers sent.

[Grayson]

Very sad. Forget baseball, hope he can get his personal life straightened out.

[BrandonA]

I posted a video of my best friend Chris Harris awhile back . It was his story of meth addiction. If somebody can bring it here thanks.

[jdubuzz]

Prayers up for Hambone!!!

[RJK70]

He seems like a great dude. He will get past it and back in the saddle!

[Skinny]

Prayers up!!!

Skinny

[Toddc]

Prayer sent.

[Black Ice]

Prayers sent

[Dale Moser]

Very sad. Forget baseball, hope he can get his personal life straightened out.

I would agree, but I'm not sure baseball doesn't make it easier for him. I don't know Josh, obviously....or his day to day situation (aside from what I read/hear). But it almost seems that the daily routine and structure of baseball may help him hold things together some, it seems like I may have heard him say something like that several years ago when he first got here.

What ever it takes, I hope he gets himself in a better place to keep his life together, baseball or not.

[CletusBodeen]

Prayers sent up for Josh.

[Cajun Blake]

Prayers ^^^^ for a brother whose struggling

IMO - Josh needs to find a sponsor NOW and work the 12 step program 24/7/365 . Perhaps be more selective on his friends and realize you will not find peace & serenity in a bar / nightclub

As a drug addict and alcoholic ... He needs to understand that he cannot have just 1 drink EVER !

I can relate to his demons since I live them daily . I'm not upset with his decision, just ticked off at the disease that has claimed several of my friends

[pistolpete]

I would agree, but I'm not sure baseball doesn't make it easier for him. I don't know Josh, obviously....or his day to day situation (aside from what I read/hear). But it almost seems that the daily routine and structure of baseball may help him hold things together some, it seems like I may have heard him say something like that several years ago when he first got here.

What ever it takes, I hope he gets himself in a better place to keep his life together, baseball or not.

very true. both his "relapses" have happened during the off season.