http://thefamilyschoolleadership.com/2010/02/19/tiger-woods-and-the-first-steps-of-recovery/ Discussing issues relevant to residential placement for troubled teens Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:03:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://thefamilyschoolleadership.com/2010/02/19/tiger-woods-and-the-first-steps-of-recovery/comment-page-1/#comment-144 Patrick P. Sat, 20 Feb 2010 22:05:10 +0000 http://thefamilyschoolleadership.com/?p=745#comment-144 Personally Rick, I found the televised apology very pathetic. And when I use the word pathetic I am not targeting Tiger, his previous actions, his 12 step work, or anything he said in his speech. What I find pathetic is the fact that Tiger was forced to televise and publicly display the personal work he is doing. I have heard many people in the past weeks say "oh Tiger owes his fans an apology, he really let us down." To these people I say, No He Does Not. Tiger owes his wife and family an apology, but this has nothing to do with the general public. Just because a man plays golf exceedingly well, does not grant the public a VIP pass into his personal life. You said that Tiger would never get the chance to experience anonymity, I wholeheartedly agree...and I feel this is a terrible shame. Rehab almost seems like a necessary right of passage into celebrity stardom, "its the hip thing to do". The public is well informed of who is currently in rehab (there's even a celeb rehab t.v. show) the same way people used to follow who was attending the hollywood ball or a nyc roast. I dont feel this is the case for Tiger, I am just saying that this societal behavior is very reflective of the poisonous cycle that our country imbibes in: create the tragic hero out of our celebrities...build them up and watch their glorious fall. It is very sad. I wish Tiger the best and hope that the rest of his recovery can continue unhampered by an equally troubled society. Personally Rick, I found the televised apology very pathetic. And when I use the word pathetic I am not targeting Tiger, his previous actions, his 12 step work, or anything he said in his speech. What I find pathetic is the fact that Tiger was forced to televise and publicly display the personal work he is doing. I have heard many people in the past weeks say “oh Tiger owes his fans an apology, he really let us down.” To these people I say, No He Does Not. Tiger owes his wife and family an apology, but this has nothing to do with the general public. Just because a man plays golf exceedingly well, does not grant the public a VIP pass into his personal life. You said that Tiger would never get the chance to experience anonymity, I wholeheartedly agree…and I feel this is a terrible shame. Rehab almost seems like a necessary right of passage into celebrity stardom, “its the hip thing to do”. The public is well informed of who is currently in rehab (there’s even a celeb rehab t.v. show) the same way people used to follow who was attending the hollywood ball or a nyc roast. I dont feel this is the case for Tiger, I am just saying that this societal behavior is very reflective of the poisonous cycle that our country imbibes in: create the tragic hero out of our celebrities…build them up and watch their glorious fall. It is very sad. I wish Tiger the best and hope that the rest of his recovery can continue unhampered by an equally troubled society.

]]> http://thefamilyschoolleadership.com/2010/02/19/tiger-woods-and-the-first-steps-of-recovery/comment-page-1/#comment-143 Clemens Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:04:25 +0000 http://thefamilyschoolleadership.com/?p=745#comment-143 Thank you for writing your response to Tiger Wood's public statements yesterday. I was very moved by his words, and recognized, like you, the terminology of someone in recovery. I thought he sounded very sincere, and I wish him much strength in his recovery. For me, the speech has raised my regard for him. I see him now as much more than just a successful athlete. He is now a real person with real struggles, which he is willing to face. That is excellent! I know of the mocking he will unfortunately face by many people who are not in touch with their own demons. Over breakfast with friends from the rowing club this morning people made fun of Tiger's speech. I gave me an opportunity to talk about addiction and recovery. Tiger can truly be an example to others now! Thank you for writing your response to Tiger Wood’s public statements yesterday. I was very moved by his words, and recognized, like you, the terminology of someone in recovery. I thought he sounded very sincere, and I wish him much strength in his recovery. For me, the speech has raised my regard for him. I see him now as much more than just a successful athlete. He is now a real person with real struggles, which he is willing to face. That is excellent! I know of the mocking he will unfortunately face by many people who are not in touch with their own demons. Over breakfast with friends from the rowing club this morning people made fun of Tiger’s speech. I gave me an opportunity to talk about addiction and recovery. Tiger can truly be an example to others now!

]]> http://thefamilyschoolleadership.com/2010/02/19/tiger-woods-and-the-first-steps-of-recovery/comment-page-1/#comment-142 betty Sat, 20 Feb 2010 17:19:50 +0000 http://thefamilyschoolleadership.com/?p=745#comment-142 I agree, he clearly has had a first step expierence. I hope he doesn't relapse under the public humiliation he will expierence due to so many people thinking he is not sincere. I agree, he clearly has had a first step expierence. I hope he doesn’t relapse under the public humiliation he will expierence due to so many people thinking he is not sincere.

]]> http://thefamilyschoolleadership.com/2010/02/19/tiger-woods-and-the-first-steps-of-recovery/comment-page-1/#comment-140 Tracey Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:23:01 +0000 http://thefamilyschoolleadership.com/?p=745#comment-140 Beautifully put. Beautifully put.

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