In an interview with Diane Sawyer, Ben Affleck opened up about how his children inspire him to stay sober
Ben Affleck opened up about how his children inspire him to stay sober while speaking with Diane Sawyer in an interview that aired on Thursday'sThe actor revealed that alcoholism runs in his family. "For me, seeing my dad, he drank everyday and that was just life," said Affleck. "As that got worse, that was really, really painful and I always said, 'That will never be me. I'm never gonna do that.
When asked what the hardest thing to be honest with himself about was, Affleck admitted that he had a hard time accepting that he would get a divorce from Jennifer Garner. The couple, who share three children, divorced in 2018. "It upset me because it meant I wasn't who I thought I was," he continued. "And that was so painful and so disappointing."
Following a relapse that was broadcast on TMZ, Affleck said he is determined to be the best father he can be and is dedicated to being part of his kids' daily lives.
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